Battle of Zama
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, Empires, Dynasties, Roman Empire, Ancient Rome
- Curriculum: African History, Western Civilization/European History, Ancient History
- Geographical Location: Algeria
- Date: 202
Article abstract: Type of action: Ground battle in the Second Punic War. Result: The Romans defeated the Carthaginians, ending the Second Punic War.
Zama is the traditional site of the final battle of the Second Punic War (218-202 b.c.e.), though many historians believe that the actual battle was fought at Naraggara, west of Zama. Recalled to Carthage, Hannibal moved his troops in the autumn of 202 to Zama, a five-day march from Carthage. The Roman general Scipio Africanus had already joined forces with the Numidian chieftain Masinissa, who supplied 4,000...
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