After being besieged for five months, the Saguntians lost hope for breaking the siege. On the 3rd March, Hannibal managed to break the gates of the city. With 150,000 men Hannibal attacks the defenders - 60,000 defenders Meanwhile, a force of 20,000 Edetani warriors under Prince Culcas arrived and attacked the Carthaginians from behind. The Carthaginians under Hannibal decided to attack the Edetani and battle their way through. Meanwhile, Maharbal, Hannibal's commander, attacked the Edatani warriors. At the gates of Saguntum, Prince Culcas died, and Hannibal retreated to OTL Pusol.
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| - After being besieged for five months, the Saguntians lost hope for breaking the siege. On the 3rd March, Hannibal managed to break the gates of the city. With 150,000 men Hannibal attacks the defenders - 60,000 defenders Meanwhile, a force of 20,000 Edetani warriors under Prince Culcas arrived and attacked the Carthaginians from behind. The Carthaginians under Hannibal decided to attack the Edetani and battle their way through. Meanwhile, Maharbal, Hannibal's commander, attacked the Edatani warriors. At the gates of Saguntum, Prince Culcas died, and Hannibal retreated to OTL Pusol.
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| - After being besieged for five months, the Saguntians lost hope for breaking the siege. On the 3rd March, Hannibal managed to break the gates of the city. With 150,000 men Hannibal attacks the defenders - 60,000 defenders Meanwhile, a force of 20,000 Edetani warriors under Prince Culcas arrived and attacked the Carthaginians from behind. The Carthaginians under Hannibal decided to attack the Edetani and battle their way through. Meanwhile, Maharbal, Hannibal's commander, attacked the Edatani warriors. At the gates of Saguntum, Prince Culcas died, and Hannibal retreated to OTL Pusol.
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