First Punic War (1 déc. 265 av. J.-C. – 1 juin 241 av. J.-C.)
Description:
The First Punic War was waged to gain control of Corsica and Sicily, two strategically important islands. In 264, the Carthaginians engaged in a conflict between Messana and Syracuse, the two major cities on Sicily's east coast, and thus formed a foothold on the island. Rome won the War. As a result, Carthage had to pay for the destruction the war caused. Rome now had the power over of all of the Carthaginian lands of Sicily.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
1 déc. 265 av. J.-C.
1 juin 241 av. J.-C.
~ 24 years