He demonstrated great military leadership under the worst conditions and at the worst time and continues in his pursuit of victory. A great leader, Hannibal never allowed his frustrations to poison his men or his mission. He displayed military mastery in numerous combat conflicts against Rome. Unmistakably, Hannibal's bold move showed the world that the Roman army was imperfect and could be defeated. However, Hannibal's one and only defeat at Cannae does not detract from his greatness or his formidable strength. He was the greatest general with an illustrious military record in fighting against a powerful adversary. All great leaders have their moments of glory over time and soon fade away. Hannibal celebrated many brilliant moments, but also moments of doubt and frustration. Like all great leaders he continued to be an example for his men. Demonstrating anything less than strength would have been a disaster. Today, Hannibal's military genius and tactics are used as a framework for the military. Hannibal's written achievements of military genius, leadership, strategist, and his ability to be an organizer solidified his position in history as the greatest military leader of the ancient world (Luttwak,