Editing Syphax (section)

===Battle of the Great Plains===
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With the reversal of alliances, it seemed that Carthage and Syphax were in a strong position in Africa. During the early stages of Scipio's campaign in North Africa, the joined forces of Syphax and Gisco were able to force Scipio to abandon the siege of [[Utica, Tunisia|Utica]]. However, in the 203{{nbsp}}BC [[Battle of the Great Plains]], Scipio overcame Gisco and Syphax and while the Roman general concentrated on Carthage, Laelius and Masinissa followed Syphax to [[Cirta]].