Cornelius Nepos would give this battle its modern name about 150 years after it occurred.
Cornelius Nepos would give this battle its modern name about 150 years after it occurred. It was part of a war that included the siege of Saguntum and the Battle of Ilipa, and it was preceded by the siege of Utica. One side divided their forces into hastati, principles and triarii while another side was supported by the Numidian Syphax. It's aftermath saw one side demand that Massinissa be recognized as king of Numidia while the confusion caused on one side was caused as the lines of soldiers collapsed upon each after their power war animals were confused by Roman war trumpets. Its aftermath would see a short lived peace that would come to an end with the razing of Carthage in the Third Punic War. FTP, identify this 202 B.C. battle that saw Scipio Africanus defeat Hannibal Barca and effectively end the Second Punic War.
Cornelius Nepos would give this battle its modern name about 150 years after it occurred.
Battle of {Zama}