When did the Battle of Zama take place?
The Battle of Zama took place in the year 202 BC. This clash marked the end of the Second Punic War and forced Carthage to surrender.
Questions about Battle of Zama
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who commanded the Roman army at the Battle of Zama?
Scipio Africanus commanded the Roman army at the Battle of Zama near what is now Tunisia. He was elected consul in 205 BC despite being only thirty-one when the minimum age was forty-two.
How many war elephants did Hannibal use at the Battle of Zama?
Carthage fielded 80 war elephants during the battle. These animals were indigenous African forest elephants though sources remain unclear whether they carried fighting towers.
What were the casualty numbers for Rome and Carthage at the Battle of Zama?
Polybius states that 20,000 Carthaginians died and another 20,000 taken prisoner accounting for the entire army. Roman losses totaled 1,500 killed representing five percent or more of their force.
When was the peace treaty finalized after the Battle of Zama?
The peace treaty was finalized in spring 201 BC. This agreement stripped Carthage of all overseas territories plus some African holdings and imposed an indemnity of ten thousand silver talents scheduled over fifty years.