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- How did Scipio help Rome?
- What did Scipio Africanus accomplish?
- What tactics did Scipio use?
- What is an interesting fact about Scipio Africanus?
How did Scipio help Rome?
Scipio was one of the greatest soldiers of the ancient world; by his tactical reforms and strategic insight, he created a new army that defeated even Hannibal and asserted Rome's supremacy in Spain, Africa, and the Hellenistic East.
What did Scipio Africanus accomplish?
Often regarded as one of the best military commanders and strategists of all time, his greatest military achievement was the defeat of Hannibal at the Battle of Zama in 202 BC. This victory in Africa earned him the epithet Africanus, literally meaning "the African," but meant to be understood as a conqueror of Africa.
What tactics did Scipio use?
Scipio, like Hannibal, placed this cavalry on the flanks, and each organized his infantry in three lines. But Scipio also made a major tactical change to the standard Roman formation by separating his maniples, opening wide lanes through his lines.
What is an interesting fact about Scipio Africanus?
He was best known for defeating Hannibal of Carthage. Scipio won the battle of Zama in North Africa. He got the last name Africanus and became known as one of the best commanders in military history. The battle was a complete disaster for Carthage, who had to beg for peace, and were given humiliating terms by Rome.
