When was the last time war elephants were used?

1987
The last recorded use of elephants in war occurred in 1987 when Iraq was alleged to have used them to transport heavy weaponry for use in Kirkuk.

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How did the Romans counter the use of elephants in combat by Hannibal?

This time the Romans came prepared with flammable weapons and anti-elephant devices: these were ox-drawn wagons, equipped with long spikes to wound the elephants, pots of fire to scare them, and accompanying screening troops who would hurl javelins at the elephants to drive them away.

Do war elephants still exist?

They were exotic cavalry for long-dead empires: Carthage and Macedon, the Mughals and the Khmer. But there is one corner of the planet — and only one — where war elephants persist into the 21st century. That place is Myanmar.

What happened to Hannibal’s elephants?

The ancient Carthaginian general Hannibal Barca famously led his troops, including 37 elephants, across the Alps mountain range to fight the Romans. Unfortunately, all but one of Hannibal’s elephants died while crossing the mountains in 218 BC.

How many of Hannibal’s elephants reached Italy?

37 elephants
“I have been in the field for long times with 100 people, and I can tell you it can be pandemonium. How Hannibal managed to get thousands of men, horses and mules, and 37 elephants over the Alps is one magnificent feat.”

What is the strongest faction in Rome: Total War?

15 Best Factions In Rome: Total War

8 House of Brutii, Roman.
7 The Egyptians.
6 The Carthaginians.
5 The Seleucid Empire.
4 Greek Cities.
3 Germania.
2 Parthia.
1 Numidia.

How unlock all factions in Rome: Total War?

Alternatively, you can unlock all factions immediately by following the steps below:

From your Home screen, open the Settings app.
Navigate to ROME: Total War.
Enable Unlock All Factions, located under ROME: TOTAL WAR SETTINGS.
Close the Settings app and relaunch the game.

What happened to Hannibals elephants?