Battle of Zama

Rome and Carthage were the two most dominant ancient city-states in the Mediterranean for a long period of time. Additionally, the decisive fight between Hannibal and Scipio, the two most notable generals of the two sides, took place during the second Punic War, which was also the bloodiest.

With his victory against Cannae, Hannibal is revered as the patron saint of Rome. However, Scipio, who faced off against Hannibal, is also regarded as a genius general for decimating the Carthaginian army in the Iberian peninsula and opening the door for an assault on Carthage. The outcome of the two sides is thought to be decided by the Battle of Zama, and the victor will rule the Mediterranean.

Zama was chosen by Hannibal as the battleground because it allowed him to make use of his advantages with his cavalry and war elephants. Scipio, however, carefully examined the elephant's assault and assisted his soldiers in reducing army deaths. The mercenary cavalry Numidia, who had previously served Carthage, was Scipio's other trump card. At the time, this unit of light cavalry was the strongest in the world and had the capacity to move very quickly and launch javelins. The Numidian cavalry and this army of war elephants will determine whether the war is a success or a defeat.

The Second Punic War came to an end with Rome's decisive victory as Hannibal and Carthage were defeated and the glory belonged to Scipio and Rome. Carthage eventually lost its ability to compete with Rome. Rome's control in the western Mediterranean was established from this point on, marking the start of a later vast Roman empire.