202 B.C.- The Battle of Zama, Romans vs. Carthaginians For 60 years the Romans and Carthaginians fought for world domination. The Carthaginians were at a disadvantage with 15,000 fewer warriors than the superior forces of the Romans. To make-up for this weakness, Hannibal, the Carthaginian leader, devised a plan to set loose 80 elephants during […]