07 REINFORCEMENTS ENTER THE FRAY

With his first line in tatters, Scipio sends in his second row of troops to stiffen them. Even so, Hannibal’s second line, all fresh recruits from Carthage, manage to halt the Roman advance and hold their positions admirably. Both sides fight themselves to a standstill, and Scipio soon recalls his men to rest and reform their positions. Hannibal’s best men have yet to move, giving Scipio enough time to arrange his remaining troops into one solid line.