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The 2nd Punic War reminds me somewhat of the Pacific War, where a state took on another state vastly superior in material strength. Of course, it's not an exactly analogy, since Hannibal did have a realistic chance of destroying Rome, unlike Japan which had zero to nill chance. However, this post isn't about what would have changed to bring about Rome's destruction, but what plausible events must happen for Rome to sue for peace, peace that would undo all the gains of the 1st Punic War, i.e., Rome must give up Sicily and Sardinia. Basically, what plausible events must happen for Rome to so tire of war that it would accept a disadvantageous peace. Perhaps if Scipio lost Zama and was killed in the process? (I think it would be far harder to bring about plausible PODs where Rome just gives up rather than Hannibal sacking Rome outright. It's hard to imagine Rome fail its nerves and accept buttkicking.)
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