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Zama
Definition: Last battle
of the Second Punic War. Fought a few miles from Carthage.
Hannibal's first and only defeat. The Romans, under General
Scipio Africanus, allowed Hannibal's war elephants to charge
right through suddenly empty columns between the Roman
troops. Then, it was a matter of Roman discipline
overpowering Carthaginian determination. The Romans won,
ending the war. Hannibal went into exile shortly
thereafter.
Related
Resources:
Battles
of the Punic Wars
Comprehensive site examines many famous and not-so-famous
battles.
The
Second Punic War
Article focuses on the struggle between Rome and
Hannibal.
Elsewhere
on the Web:
The
Battle of Zama
Read details about Hannibal's last fight with Rome.
The
Battle of Zama
Illustrated
Pictures illustrate this story of Rome's victory on African
soil.
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