The Roman Army Wars and Battles
Punic Wars Rome fought against Carthage (a city in North Africa) three times during the first three centuries BC VS.
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This war was fought over the island of Sicily 1st Punic War 264-241BC This war was fought over the island of Sicily
Key People in PW1 Hanno argued for peace. Sicily was given to the Romans Hamilcar wanted to fight the Romans for Sicily
2nd Punic War 218-201BC This war was started by the Carthaginian leader Hannibal, who crossed the Alps to attack Rome
Key People in PW2 SCIPIO AFRICANUS
Battle of Cannae 216BC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQNCGqfjaBc
Battle of Zama 202BC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnXld3gKv5s
3rd Punic War 149-146BC The Romans launched an attack on the city of Carthage and eventually succeeded in burning it to the ground
Committed suicide rather than face capture by the Romans Key People in PW3 Committed suicide rather than face capture by the Romans SCIPIO AFRICANUS The Younger
Other notable wars & battles.. 3rd Servile War – Spartacus (a gladiator) started a rebellion. This slave army won many battles against the roman army. Roman Civil War – Julius Caesar (a roman military commander) fought for control of Rome. He was assassinated by the senate. Battle of Actium – Octavian (later Emperor Augustus) fought against Mark Anthony and Cleopatra.