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Quote[/b] ]Yep, a Republican era scutum was around 22 pounds (10kg). This is based on modern reconstructions though, so unless Romans had lighter material than we do, it should be the same.
You're probably right. I just noticed they used Victor Davis Hanson (Author of "The Western Way of War", a favorite book of mine) for some of the program, and I've had a couple of friends argue his greek equipment weights were off, so I figured that could very well be the case here.

Oaty pretty much nailed it on the head. The crescent basically reversed by the end of the battle, and then the cavalry (x's, for lack of better representation) who had already defeated the outnumbered Roman cavalry, swung in and closed up the circle.



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Did anyone else with no prior knolwedge of the outcome of this battle think about doing almost exactly what Hannibal did?

I think I personally would've put the Libyan spearmen dead center, but I can see how it would've been a disadvantage to an extent, as later when the envelopment came a breakout would be easier.