Punic wars Timeline

Aug 30, 1771

3rd Century

The Carthaginian Empire streches across north Africa,Belearic Islands,Sardinia, Corsica,and most of Scicily.
Oct 1, 1772

8th century B.C

Carthage founded by Phoenician colonists .
Sep 30, 1773

264

A dispute erupts in the Sicilian city of Messana. Scicilians on one side call for the help of Carthage. The other side gains support of Rome. First Punic War begins.
Nov 30, 1774

262

Rome gained control of most of Sicily after laying siege to Agrigentum.
Dec 28, 1775

262

Rome gains control of most of Sicily after laying siege to Agrigentum.
May 27, 1776

255

Battle of Tunes- Romans in Africa defeated.
Apr 15, 1779

251

Battle of Panormus- Roman victory
Oct 30, 2012

254

Army returns to Sicily

3rd Century