The Ten Greatest Generals in History: A Statistical Perspective

6. Hannibal Barca
The Carthaginian general remains a symbol of tactical genius, particularly for his victory at Cannae, where he annihilated a larger Roman force with a double envelopment. Hannibal’s WAR score demonstrates how he consistently exceeded expectations despite operating deep within enemy territory with limited resources. Though ultimately defeated in the long war against Rome, his battlefield performances were so extraordinary that they still inspire military study centuries later.