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First War between Rome and Carthage (First Punic War) (jan 1, 264 BC – jan 1, 241 BC)

Description:

First Carthaginian War with Roman Republic and Carthaginian (Punic) which resulted in the destruction of Carthage. The First Punic War was fought to establish control over the strategic islands of Corsica and Sicily. This occurred when Rome interfered in a dispute on the Carthaginian-controlled island of Sicily.

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Date:

jan 1, 264 BC
jan 1, 241 BC
~ 23 years