battle of zama

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Noun battle of zama has 1 sense

Zama, battle of Zama - the battle in 202 BC in which Scipio decisively defeated Hannibal at the end of the second Punic War
--₁ is a kind of pitched battle
--₁ is a part of Punic War

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Battle of Zama

Noun: The Battle of Zama refers to the decisive military encounter that took place in 202 BC between the armies of Rome, led by Scipio Africanus, and Carthage, led by Hannibal, marking the final battle of the Second Punic War.

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The Battle of Zama is often regarded as one of the most significant battles in ancient history.
Scipio Africanus' tactical brilliance played a key role in the victory at the Battle of Zama.
Hannibal's defeat at the Battle of Zama ended Carthage's dominance in the Mediterranean.