Mago, leading 35,000 Carthaginian troops, engaged three Roman armies totaling 60,000 men led by Proconsul Cethegus and Praetor Varus near the Po River in 203 BC. The battle began as a skirmish between light infantry and cavalry forces, but soon escalated to a brutal fight between heavy infantry lines. Mago's veterans gained an early advantage until Varus led the Roman cavalry against their flank. Mago countered with war elephants but the Numidian light cavalry pursued the fleeing Roman horses. As the elephants engaged two Roman legions, Cethegus brought up two fresh reserve legions that turned the tide of battle. Mago's Celtic reserves were overwhelmed and a retreat turned into
Mago, leading 35,000 Carthaginian troops, engaged three Roman armies totaling 60,000 men led by Proconsul Cethegus and Praetor Varus near the Po River in 203 BC. The battle began as a skirmish between light infantry and cavalry forces, but soon escalated to a brutal fight between heavy infantry lines. Mago's veterans gained an early advantage until Varus led the Roman cavalry against their flank. Mago countered with war elephants but the Numidian light cavalry pursued the fleeing Roman horses. As the elephants engaged two Roman legions, Cethegus brought up two fresh reserve legions that turned the tide of battle. Mago's Celtic reserves were overwhelmed and a retreat turned into
Mago, leading 35,000 Carthaginian troops, engaged three Roman armies totaling 60,000 men led by Proconsul Cethegus and Praetor Varus near the Po River in 203 BC. The battle began as a skirmish between light infantry and cavalry forces, but soon escalated to a brutal fight between heavy infantry lines. Mago's veterans gained an early advantage until Varus led the Roman cavalry against their flank. Mago countered with war elephants but the Numidian light cavalry pursued the fleeing Roman horses. As the elephants engaged two Roman legions, Cethegus brought up two fresh reserve legions that turned the tide of battle. Mago's Celtic reserves were overwhelmed and a retreat turned into
Mago with some 35000 troops faced three Roman armies Roman Army with as many as 60000 at their disposal. Mago boldly Leader: Varus advanced into the valley of the Po river in spring 203BC. Take 5 Command cards. Mago faced off against Proconsul Cethegus and Praetor Move first. Varus with their two armies of some 44000 men. The battle began with a standard skirmisher duel. A brutal infantry fight Carthaginian Army ensued as the lines met. Mago's veterans were beginning to Leader: Mago gain an advantage when Varus led the Roman cavalry against Take 5 Command cards. their flank. Mago countered with his elephants. The Numidian light cavalry then proceded to pursue the fleeing Victory Roman horse. As the elephants engaged the first two legions, 6 Banners Cethegus brought up his two reserve legions. The fresh troops began to turn the tide. Mago's Celtic reserves were no Special Rules match for these well-equipped legionaires. As some of the None. errant Roman cavalry began to return, Mago called a retreat. The orderly withdrawal turned into a rout when Mago was mortally wounded. Hannibal would have to fight at Zama without his brother...
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