Hannibal V. Alexander

Scipio was a brilliant general, and I hope my post wasn't mistaken as a criticism of his abilities. The point I was trying to make was that Hannibal never had the full support of his nation, and that ultimately doomed his Italian campaign. Contrast that with Alexander, who as head of state had access to all that his nation could throw against Persia. Had Hannibal been head of state like Alexander I doubt Rome would have escaped occupation.

to put Ceaser, Scipio Africanus, Alexander, Hannibal in order of ability isn't weasy but at least it's established that all were great generals!