Scipio's African Campaign (204-202 BC)
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as posted by the channelHow did Rome ultimately defeat Carthage in the 2nd Punic War? In this video, we go over Scipio Africanus' campaign in North Africa, culminating in his defeat of Hannibal at Zama. We will also compare Scipio's invasion with previous Greek and Roman efforts, as well as what Hannibal was trying to do in Italy; and in the process, showcase the strengths and weaknesses of Roman Republican strategy.
All interpretations and errors are my own.
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Goldsworthy A. The Fall of Carthage. Cassell 2003.
Gabriel R. Scipio Africanus. Potomac Books, Inc 2008.
Gabriel R. Hannibal. Potomac Books, Inc 2011.
Goldsworthy A. The Fall of Carthage. Cassell 2003.
Hoyos D. Mastering the West. Oxford University Press 2015.
Liddell-Hart B. Scipio Africanus. Da Capo Press 1926.
Fronda M. Between Rome and Carthage. Cambridge University Press 2010.
Hoyos D. Carthage’s Other Wars. Pen & Sword Military 2019.
DeSantis M. Rome Seizes the Trident. Pen & Sword Military 2016.
Steinby C. Rome Versus Carthage. Pen & Sword Maritime 2014.
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Script + Graphics: Microsoft Office 2013
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Audio: ShureMV7, Audacity, WavePad
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Hoyos D. Carthage’s Other Wars. Pen & Sword Military 2019.
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Gabriel R. Scipio Africanus. Potomac Books, Inc 2008.
Gabriel R. Hannibal. Potomac Books, Inc 2011.
Goldsworthy A. The Fall of Carthage. Cassell 2003.
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