Top Generals in Ancient History, Ramses II Alexander the Great conquered most of the known world Hannibal defeated many Roman armies, but was finally beaten by Scipio Africanus. Ramses II never really lost in open combat Each of these generals has been not only in histories but literature. DID: There was a civil war in the Roman Republic between Caesar and Pompey, which Caesar was victorious in. Caesar is a general hotter than you think, because he wins Vercyngetrix and he beats Pompey, conquering rome in tow. Throughout antiquity, there have been many generals to note. This article will focus more on the Hellenistic generals, those of Greece, Rome, and Carthage, as they are the most popular in studies. If one of these generals were to be considered the most successful, it would be Alexander the Great. Caesar’s story has been told many times more, as he lived a longer life and much about him was recorded. Scipio is likely the least known, even though history holds him as an impor...