20h 16min, jan 4, 200 y BC - Roman Take Control of Mediterranean
Description:
Rome's first conquests were over the various tribes and Greek Colonies of Italy, which led to control over the entire Italian Peninsula and Rome being recognized as a major power in the Mediterranean . Next Rome turned it's attention to the other major power in the Western Mediterranean: Carthage -army moreover Romes allies generally remained loyal to Rome because they shared in the profits from roman wars third Romes army was highly disciplined -seasoned by years of war few other armies could match its strength fourth Romans greatly valued military success in fact military success was needed.
