When the Carthaginian garrison sorties, its own fortifications obstruct troops trying to get out and fight. The Roman general defeats the field force before the infantry finishes breaking through the gate. A feat like that would have spread quickly in historical accounts and made the battle, and its commander, famous. The game therefore offers a hypothetical example of defensive works hindering a sortie and personal combat creating military reputation.
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A sortie becomes a commander's personal victory
A Carthaginian garrison's sortie turns its own fort into an obstacle, and the Roman general's solo victory prompts a reflection on battlefield fame.