What are the main reasons for Hannibal’s defeat in the war with the Romans?

1. The army of Hannibal suffered heavy losses while crossing the Alps;

2. Victories over the Romans cost Hannibal the death of his best warriors;

3. Hannibal did not receive significant reinforcements from Carthage, insignificant detachments came to the rescue;

4. The Romans succeeded in transferring the theater of operations to Spain and Africa. In Spain, the Romans managed to defeat the Carthaginians and deprive Carthage of Spain’s resources. Africa was the center of the Carthaginian state, so the capital was located – Carthage;

5. The Romans were able to mobilize all their forces, despite heavy defeats, they formed new legions.