Rise of Scipio and the Fall of New Carthage

Rise of Scipio and the Fall of New Carthage

Article contribution by forum member 'Scanderbeg'

After the disaster that had struck the Romans, under the command of the Scipio's, in 211 in Spain the remaining Roman armies had dispersed north of the Ebro. Under the command of Lucius Marcius, the self-appointed "propreator", the Carthagenians suffered minor defeats. But lacking in men and supplies he was no longer a threat to them and they set their attentions to the rebel areas of Spain where opposition to Carthaginian control had been pretty deep. The senate, offended by this "self entitlement" by Marcius, had recalled him and replaced him with Nero (victor at Metaurus). After some short and minor victories in Spain, Nero was called back to carry on the war in Italy and was replaced by the younger Scipio...