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Battle of Ilipa
-206 • Andalusien Feldschlacht
Historical Overview
Scipio Africanus defeated Carthaginian forces in Spain through an innovative flanking maneuver, ending Carthaginian rule in Iberia.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Decisive Roman victory; Spain becomes Roman.
Roman Republic
- Commander: Scipio Africanus
- Strength: ca. 45.000 Mann
- Casualties: ca. 800
Carthage
- Commander: Hasdrubal Gisko
- Strength: ca. 50.000 - 70.000 Mann
- Casualties: Fast vollständige Vernichtung
Strategic Context
Cutting off the Carthaginian resource and recruitment base in Spain to relieve the pressure on Italy.
Conflict / War
Second Punic War
Decisive Carthaginian victory; Northern Italy falls to Hannibal.
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