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Battle of Zama

-202 • Nordafrika Feldschlacht
The Battle of Zama (202 BC). This image was used to illustrate the article "Zama" published in the tenth volume of the Military Encyclopedia, which was published by the I. D. Sytin book-publishing partnership in 1912–1913 in the capital of the Russian Empire, Saint Petersburg.

The Battle of Zama (202 BC). This image was used to illustrate the article "Zama" published in the tenth volume of the Military Encyclopedia, which was published by the I. D. Sytin book-publishing partnership in 1912–1913 in the capital of the Russian Empire, Saint Petersburg.

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cassone panels; P. Cornelius Scipio Africanus Major storming New Carthage.

cassone panels; P. Cornelius Scipio Africanus Major storming New Carthage.

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Battle of Zama, 202 B.C. Painted by Cornelis Cort, Collection of the Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery.

Battle of Zama, 202 B.C. Painted by Cornelis Cort, Collection of the Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery.

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Langue : français Éditeur : Se trouve, A Paris, chez le citoyen Mirys, rue de la Vieille-Estrapade, n°1007...

Langue : français Éditeur : Se trouve, A Paris, chez le citoyen Mirys, rue de la Vieille-Estrapade, n°1007...

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François Bonnemer (carton) after Jules Roman (model) and Francesco Penni: Tenture de Scipion: La Bataille de Zama (1688-1690), Paris, Musée du Louvre (Objets d'art); créated by the manufacture des Gobelins.

François Bonnemer (carton) after Jules Roman (model) and Francesco Penni: Tenture de Scipion: La Bataille de Zama (1688-1690), Paris, Musée du Louvre (Objets d'art); créated by the manufacture des Gobelins.

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François Bonnemer (carton) after Jules Roman (model) and Francesco Penni: Tenture de Scipion: La Bataille de Zama (1688-1690), Paris, Musée du Louvre (Objets d'art); créated by the manufacture des Gobelins.

François Bonnemer (carton) after Jules Roman (model) and Francesco Penni: Tenture de Scipion: La Bataille de Zama (1688-1690), Paris, Musée du Louvre (Objets d'art); créated by the manufacture des Gobelins.

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Carthaginian war elephants engage Roman infantry at the Battle of Zama (202 BC).

Carthaginian war elephants engage Roman infantry at the Battle of Zama (202 BC).

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The Battle of Zama (202 B.C.). A Roman army led by Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus defeated a Carthaginian force led by Hannibal. Colored engraving.

The Battle of Zama (202 B.C.). A Roman army led by Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus defeated a Carthaginian force led by Hannibal. Colored engraving.

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Print; Prints

Print; Prints

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Historyczny wódz Kartaginy, walczący z Rzymem

Historyczny wódz Kartaginy, walczący z Rzymem

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Title: The battle of Zama Abstract/medium: 1 print : engraving ; 43.7 x 58 cm (image), 48.5 x 61.8 cm (sheet)

Title: The battle of Zama Abstract/medium: 1 print : engraving ; 43.7 x 58 cm (image), 48.5 x 61.8 cm (sheet)

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Title: The battle of Zama Abstract/medium: 1 print : engraving ; 43.7 x 58 cm (image), 48.5 x 61.8 cm (sheet)

Title: The battle of Zama Abstract/medium: 1 print : engraving ; 43.7 x 58 cm (image), 48.5 x 61.8 cm (sheet)

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Exhibit in the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA. This artwork is in the public domain because the artist died more than 70 years ago. Photography was permitted in the museum without restriction.

Exhibit in the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA. This artwork is in the public domain because the artist died more than 70 years ago. Photography was permitted in the museum without restriction.

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Scipio Africanus meets Hannibal before the Battle of Zama

Scipio Africanus meets Hannibal before the Battle of Zama

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Meeting of Hannibal and Scipio at Zama

Meeting of Hannibal and Scipio at Zama

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The Battle Between Scipio and Hannibal at Zama

The Battle Between Scipio and Hannibal at Zama

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Historical Overview

The Battle of Zama was fought in 202 BC in what is now Tunisia between a Roman army commanded by Scipio Africanus and a Carthaginian army commanded by Hannibal. The battle was part of the Second Punic War and resulted in such a severe defeat for the Carthaginians that they capitulated, while Hannibal was forced into exile. The Roman army of approximately 40,000 men was outnumbered by the Carthaginians who fielded either 40,000 or 50,000; the Romans were stronger in cavalry, but the Carthaginians had 80 war elephants.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Decisive Roman victory; end of Carthage's status as a major power.

Roman Republic

  • Commander: Scipio Africanus
  • Strength: ca. 35.000 Mann
  • Casualties: ca. 1.500

Carthage

  • Commander: Hannibal Barkas
  • Strength: ca. 50.000 Mann / 80 Elefanten
  • Casualties: ca. 20.000

Strategic Context

Ending the Second Punic War through a direct attack on the Carthaginian heartland.

Conflict / War

Punic Wars

Decisive Roman victory; Rome's rise as a naval power.

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