Zama: the tempo increases

Things move on apace as the Carthaginian infantry lines advance (above). Next photo: the loan routing elephant disorders some Hastati.

The remaining elephants approach the Roman lines, bloody but intact. They won't last long, though. At the same time, the Hastati and Principes shake out into line:

The fast and furious melee between the Numidians continues:

And on the opposite wing, both armies close with their heavy cavalry: