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Hannibal

Reader comment on item: Israel's "Hannibal Protocol" to Prevent Soldier Kidnappings

Submitted by AlbertE., (United States), Sep 14, 2015 at 22:33

"It is named after the Carthaginian general who poisoned himself not to be captured by the Romans."

After the destruction of Carthage Hannibal actually lived out his life in luxury among those adversaries of the Romans in the East [Parthians I think].

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Title Commenter Date Thread
Grenade [79 words]AlbertE.Sep 14, 2015 22:38225036
Hannibal [42 words]AlbertE.,Sep 14, 2015 22:33225035
1I would prefer to be dead [58 words]NechamaJan 14, 2015 12:56220362

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