The Punic wars
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- It was a bloody war fought between the glorious Roman Republic and Carthage. It lasted for 23 years, and resulted in our victory. We gained lots of terrotiry.
- Canae, Carthage 216 B.C.E
- Father, what was the First Punic War like?
- IT IS THE ROMANS!
- Battle of Cape Ecnomus, 256 B.C.E
- I vividly remember everything. Especially the battle of Cannae, it was a destructive battle. The great general, Scipio, was able to subdue Hannibal.The war lasted from 218 B.C to 201 B.C.
- What about the Second Punic War?
- I, Scipio, will crush your barbaric army!
- *FLASHBACK
- You detestable Romans shall be crushed by me, Hannibal Barca!
- I did not participate in that one, but it was another Roman victory. It took place between 149 B.C to 146 B.C. We were able to destroy Carthage and took control of the Mediterranean.
- What about the Third Punic War?
- Because it is a part of our history. The Punic Wars caused the destruction of Carthage in the short-term. It also allowed us to conquer the Mediterranean and beyond in the long term. It has changed the course of history.
- Why do we have to learn about them?
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