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Punic Wars

By katherinephillips23
  • Period: 264 BCE to 241 BCE

    First Punic War

    Rome was concerned about outside threats; Rome declares war defeating Carthage forcing a pull out from Sicily and indemnification. This war was fought to establish control over Sicily, first of the three wars between Rome and Carthage. Almost a million soldiers fought in this war. [https://youtu.be/EbBHk_zLTmY]
  • 237 BCE

    Hamilcar Barca

    Hamilcar Barca
    Ruler of Carthage, begins conquests in Iberia, captures silver mines to pay back Rome.
    Makes son, Hannibal, take an oath against Rome before Hamiclar dies.
  • 218 BCE

    Hannibal Barca

    Hannibal Barca
    son of Hamilcar; general of army in Iberia. Crossed the river of Ebro in order to complete his conquest of the Iberian peninsula. In 219 Hannibal captures the city of Saguntum (Roman-backed city, south of Ebro) Rome declares that Carthage hands over Hannibal for prosecution, Carthage declines.
  • Period: 218 BCE to 201 BCE

    Second Punic War

    Also known as the "Hannibal War".Rome declares war on Carthage. The Carthaginians were led by Hannibal. Rome demands that Carthage hand over Hannibal however Carthaginians decline. 12 years of destruction (40,000 casualties and destruction of Italy) Rome tries to break Hannibal's alliance and take his supply. War ends with Scipio defeating Hannibal in North Africa. [https://mavspace.uta.edu/breuer/HIST%202301/Rome%20-%20Punic%20Wars.mp4]
  • Period: 149 BCE to 146 BCE

    Third Punic War

    Carthage resented the loss of its territory to Numidia Carthage breaks their treaty with Rome by sending an army to fight the Numidian king. Rome declares war on Carthage once again. During the war, the city of Hippacra refused to surrender against Rome. The final act that came in 146 BCE, Rome attacked the city from every angle and the city was destroyed and the people of Carthage were enslaved.