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There were no 'secret weapons'. Scipio planned to counter the Carthaginian war elephants by letting them through his lines and dealing with them from the flank and rear rather than confronting them. He also gathered a superiority in cavalry by befriending the Numidian prince Massinissa. This cavaly drove off the Carthaginian cavalry and returned to assault the Carthaginian rear.

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Is their a nickname for Scipio?

The greats general


How did Scipio use Hannibal and love for Carthage as a weapon?

Scipio Africanus effectively leveraged Hannibal's deep emotional connection to Carthage as a strategic weapon by exploiting the Carthaginian general's desire to protect his homeland. Scipio's tactics aimed to draw Hannibal away from his strengths, forcing him to defend Carthage rather than pursue aggressive campaigns. By targeting the heart of Carthage, Scipio created a scenario where Hannibal’s loyalty and love for his city ultimately became a liability, leading to Carthage's defeat at the Battle of Zama. This manipulation of Hannibal's emotions underscored Scipio's brilliance as a military strategist.


What was general Hannibal's secret weapon?

He used African war elephants which were trained to charge at terrified foot-soldiers and scare cavalry horces.


Who was the general who defeated Hannibal?

Scipio Africanus.


Who was the Romans general in the Punic war?

Scipio.


Who was the roman general that conquered Gaul?

Scipio Africanus


Who is Scipio?

A Roman General who won victory over Hannibal in the Second Punic War, known as Scipio Africanus


What year did general Scipio defeat Hannibal?

Scipio Africanus defeated Hannibal at the battle of Zama in 202 BC.


Who was the general that attacked Carthage?

In the Second Punic War Scipio Africanus; in the Third Punic War Scipio Aemilianus.


Name of the general in the Punic War?

Scipio Africanus


Who was the roman general of the Second Punic War?

Scipio