The Roman force fields principes, hastati, archers, and elite infantry but no cavalry of its own. Carthaginian infantry fixes the line from the front while mounted units move around the formation and attack from behind. A second Carthaginian army, including elephants, stands across the route of escape and turns defeat into encirclement. As a simulation, the sequence shows how a rear attack, falling morale, and a blocked retreat can break a heavy-infantry force.
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Strong Roman infantry collapses after a rear attack
A second engagement demonstrates how solid heavy infantry can be undone by cavalry reaching its rear and closing its escape route.