Rome would have still been in a very strong position. Carthage had lost Spain to Rome in the battle of Ilipa four years earlier. Spain had been the kingpin of Carthage’s war effort, supplying the bulk of infantrymen. It was also Carthage’s main source of wealth. The western Numidians, who had been Carthaginian allies and the main suppliers of cavalrymen, had switched their allegiance to Rome after Cartage’s defeat in Spain. Hannibal had left Italy to fight in Tunisia.
Rome had regained control over her allies in Italy. Her manpower was far superior. her navy was also superior. Moreover, they had found in Scipio Africanus a general who matched Hannibal’s military genius. It is likely that Rome would have organised another and bigger expedition to Africa.

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