The 23-year-long war was finally lose in 241 BC.Hanibal and his family moved to Spain, where the Carthaginians were trying to build a new empire. Hannibal grew u to be a bold and fearless fighter like his father, and eventually became commander of the army. In 218 BC the Roman's again threatens to attack.In a daring and dangerous plan Hannibal decided to March from Spain to Italy before the Roman's and even declared war. This March was to be a journey of 2415 kilometers across both the Pyrenees and the Alps.