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war-elephants

elephants

also: elephanti

Elephants used in battle, a Carthaginian arm; Himilco landed twelve in Sicily, and dozens were pierced at the rampart in the Spanish battles.

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Mentioned in 2 works (4 total)

The History of Rome, Book 24 history · 2 mentions
The History of Rome, Book 42 history · 2 mentions

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