The famous Roman leader associated with the Punic Wars was Hannibal Barca. A Carthaginian general, Hannibal is best known for his audacious campaign during the Second Punic War (218-201 BC), where he famously crossed the Alps to invade Italy. His strategic brilliance led to several significant victories against Rome, including the Battle of Cannae, which is considered one of the greatest tactical feats in military history. Despite his successes, Hannibal was ultimately unable to secure a decisive victory to bring about a Carthaginian peace, and the conflict ended with Rome's dominance established over Carthage in the subsequent wars.