First Punic war (jan 1, 264 BC – jan 1, 241 BC)
Description:
The Greek cities that became Roman allies in southern Italy and Sicily saw Carthage as a competitor in terms of trade. This competition led to the first Punic war. Ended in a Roman victoryAdded to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 264 BC
jan 1, 241 BC
~ 23 years