First Punic War (dec 22, 264 BC – feb 12, 241 BC)
Description:
The first Punic War was the first of three wars fought between Ancient Carthage and the Roman Republic, the two great powers of the Western Mediterranean. This is important because it was faught for land witch would lter be used in the following wars and more teritory is useful. This is important becuase in the end the conqourted Carthage and got more land.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 22, 264 BC
feb 12, 241 BC
~ 23 years