The game rates the opposing commander at seven stars and presents the forces as evenly matched, even though the Romans have more troops and reinforcements. The Carthaginian deployment takes favorable high ground, while its own reinforcements arrive directly behind the line. The Roman centre includes principes, hastati, archers, cavalry, and war dogs. The plan sends cavalry through the archers toward the opposing general, who is killed at 2:42:58. High ground and a favorable reinforcement point give the cavalry a clear route to the commander.
Chapter · 2:34:52-2:43:02
Using high ground and reinforcements to reach the enemy general
Reinforcements arriving behind the Carthaginian line and a cavalry route through the Roman archers create an opportunity to kill the opposing commander.