Punic Wars (1 janv. 264 av. J.-C. – 1 janv. 146 av. J.-C.)

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The Punic Wars were a series of three major conflicts fought between the Roman Republic and the Carthaginian Empire (located in present-day Tunisia) from 264 BCE to 146 BCE. Here's a timeline outlining the key events of the Punic Wars:

First Punic War (264-241 BCE):
264 BCE: The First Punic War begins with a dispute over control of the island of Sicily between Rome and Carthage.

261 BCE: The Roman navy suffers a significant defeat at the Battle of the Lipari Islands.

241 BCE: Rome emerges victorious after a long and costly war, largely due to the development of a powerful navy. The war ends with the Treaty of Lutatius, in which Carthage cedes Sicily to Rome and agrees to pay a large indemnity.
Interwar Period:

241-218 BCE: A period of relative peace follows the First Punic War, with Carthage focusing on rebuilding its strength and expanding its influence in Spain and Africa.

Second Punic War (218-201 BCE):
218 BCE: The Second Punic War begins when the Carthaginian general Hannibal crosses the Alps with his army and invades Italy, catching Rome by surprise.

216 BCE: Hannibal achieves a major victory over the Romans at the Battle of Cannae, one of the most significant defeats in Roman history.

202 BCE: The war concludes with the defeat of Carthage by Roman general Scipio Africanus at the Battle of Zama in North Africa. Carthage is forced to cede Spain to Rome and pay a heavy indemnity.
Interwar Period:

201-149 BCE: Another period of relative peace ensues, with Rome consolidating its control over the western Mediterranean and Carthage focusing on rebuilding its economy and military.

Third Punic War (149-146 BCE):
149 BCE: The Third Punic War begins when Rome demands that Carthage dismantle its defenses and surrender its territory. When Carthage refuses, Rome declares war.

146 BCE: After a three-year siege, Rome captures and destroys Carthage, effectively ending the war and extinguishing the Carthaginian Empire. Carthage's territory is annexed by Rome, marking the end of one of the greatest powers of the ancient world.
The Punic Wars had a profound impact on the ancient Mediterranean world, reshaping the balance of power in the region and establishing Rome as the dominant force in the western Mediterranean.

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