Map: Battle of Zama (Phase 2)

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Map: Battle of Zama (Phase 2)
Map of the Battle of Zama (Phase 2), provided by TheCollector.com

This map depicts the second phase of the Battle of Zama, the battle that decided the course of the Second Punic War.

 

  • The war elephants used in Phase 1 are now shown passing through or around the Roman lines, indicated by red elephant icons moving backward.
  • Carthaginian cavalry on both flanks is shown retreating, pursued by Roman and Numidian cavalry.
  • Both Roman cavalry groups are advancing outward while the Carthaginian cavalry is breaking away, preparing to leave the field.

 

Roman Deployment (Blue) — Table

Unit / Feature Notes
Publius Cornelius Scipio Roman commander
Velites Light infantry opening lanes for elephant passage
Hastati Reforming after elephant disruption
Principes Holding formation
Triarii Reserve spearmen
Italian Cavalry Engaging and pushing back Carthaginian cavalry
Numidian Cavalry Chasing Carthaginian cavalry on the bottom flank
Movement Romans maintaining discipline while cavalry initiates pursuit

Carthaginian Deployment (Red) — Table

Unit / Feature Notes
Hannibal Carthaginian commander
Elephants Shown exiting or bypassing Roman lanes
Mercenaries Preparing to engage the reorganized Roman front
Citizens Middle Carthaginian infantry block
Veterans Highly experienced core troops
Cavalry (Top) Withdrawing under Roman pressure
Cavalry (Bottom) Also falling back, pursued by Numidians
Movement Elephants moving past Romans; cavalry retreating
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