The Battle of Zama marked a turning point in favor of the British during the Second Punic War. Fought in 202 BC, this decisive battle was between Roman General Scipio Africanus and the Carthaginian general Hannibal. Scipio's strategic prowess and the use of cavalry effectively countered Hannibal's renowned war tactics. The Roman victory at Zama not only ended the Second Punic War but also established Rome as the dominant power in the Mediterranean. The defeat of Carthage diminished its influence, leading to the eventual rise of Rome as a major empire in the following centuries.