How Scipio Africanus secured victory at the Battle of Zama

History · Published 30 September 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: Explore the strategic brilliance of the Second Punic War's decisive moment. This documentary examines the 202 BC clash where Scipio Africanus confronted Hannibal to reshape the ancient world.

Using the Total War: Rome II engine, this production recreates the Battle of Zames in 202 BC. It details the tactical maneuvers employed by Scipio Africanus to overcome the Carthaginian forces, marking a turning point in the Second Punic War.

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