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The Punic Wars The Punic Wars
Carthage Carthage
Founded in the 8th century by the Phonecians
Became in independent republicBy the 3rd century, its population was 3 times the size of Rome
Controlled Sicily, Sardinia, and Corsica
Had settlements at Malaca and Gades in Spain
Expansion was based on desire for metals and other resources
Founded in the 8th century by the Phonecians
Became in independent republicBy the 3rd century, its population was 3 times the size of Rome
Controlled Sicily, Sardinia, and Corsica
Had settlements at Malaca and Gades in Spain
Expansion was based on desire for metals and other resources
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The First Punic War (264-241)
The First Punic War (264-241)
Messana (on Sicily) appealed first to Carthage, then to Romans for assistance against Hiero, king of Syracuse (264 BC)
Conflict between Rome and Carthage Centered on Syracuse
Hiero first allied with Carthage, but then switched to Rome
Romans created naval force (200 ships)Corvus - boarding device
Romans were victorious in many land and naval battles
Carthage had to agree to peace terms in 241 Had to abandon Sicily
Messana (on Sicily) appealed first to Carthage, then to Romans for assistance against Hiero, king of Syracuse (264 BC)
Conflict between Rome and Carthage Centered on Syracuse
Hiero first allied with Carthage, but then switched to Rome
Romans created naval force (200 ships)Corvus - boarding device
Romans were victorious in many land and naval battles
Carthage had to agree to peace terms in 241 Had to abandon Sicily
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AftermathAftermath
Mercenary revolts in Africa and in Sardinia against Carthage
Rome came to aid in Africa, but came to aid of Sardinians against Carthage (238)
Annexed both Sardinia and Corsica from Carthage
Mercenary revolts in Africa and in Sardinia against Carthage
Rome came to aid in Africa, but came to aid of Sardinians against Carthage (238)
Annexed both Sardinia and Corsica from Carthage
Second Punic War (218-201)
Second Punic War (218-201)
Italy – Hannibal Knew Rome had a weak cavalry Enlisted superior cavalry (mainly Hispanics)
Invaded Italy across Alps with cavalry and 3 dozen elephants
Lost many elephants and siege engines to the ice and cold
Defeated Romans in the field, but could not get to RomeLack of reinforcements Could not get support from Rome’s allies
Italy – Hannibal Knew Rome had a weak cavalry Enlisted superior cavalry (mainly Hispanics)
Invaded Italy across Alps with cavalry and 3 dozen elephants
Lost many elephants and siege engines to the ice and cold
Defeated Romans in the field, but could not get to RomeLack of reinforcements Could not get support from Rome’s allies
Battle of Cannae (216)Battle of Cannae (216)87000 Roman and allied troops 56000 Carthage troops Double envelope tactic45000 Romans killed, many taken as captives (Livy)
One of the greatest tactical feats in military history
As a result, many Italian cities defected from Rome
87000 Roman and allied troops 56000 Carthage troops Double envelope tactic45000 Romans killed, many taken as captives (Livy)
One of the greatest tactical feats in military history
As a result, many Italian cities defected from Rome
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Second Punic War (218-201)
Second Punic War (218-201)
Hispania Hasdrubal, a younger brother of Hannibal, defended the Carthaginian colonial cities
Roman commander – Publius Cornelius Scipio – defeated Hasdrubal in Hispania
Hasdrubal brought troops into Italy to help his brother (killed)
Hispania Hasdrubal, a younger brother of Hannibal, defended the Carthaginian colonial cities
Roman commander – Publius Cornelius Scipio – defeated Hasdrubal in Hispania
Hasdrubal brought troops into Italy to help his brother (killed)
Battle of Zama (202) Battle of Zama (202)
After defeating Hispania, Scipio turned to invade Carthage
In 203, Hannibal returned to Carthage to face Scipio
Rome defeated Carthage in open battle Peace – no real navy, no foreign colonies, etc.
Scipio gets nickname Scipio Africanus Rome retained domination over Sicily
After defeating Hispania, Scipio turned to invade Carthage
In 203, Hannibal returned to Carthage to face Scipio
Rome defeated Carthage in open battle Peace – no real navy, no foreign colonies, etc.
Scipio gets nickname Scipio Africanus Rome retained domination over Sicily
Third Punic War (149-146)
Third Punic War (149-146)
Cato the elder wanted to destroy Carthage“Furthermore, Carthage must be destroyed”
Rome made escalating demands on Carthage City be destroyed and rebuilt further inland - refused
3 year siege, eventually burned to the ground (146 BC)
Cato the elder wanted to destroy Carthage“Furthermore, Carthage must be destroyed”
Rome made escalating demands on Carthage City be destroyed and rebuilt further inland - refused
3 year siege, eventually burned to the ground (146 BC)