As Rome was expadning they sent ann army to Sicily to prevent Carthagian takeover
First Punic war Second Punic War Third Punic war
To Carthage we go!
Rome was unhappy Carthage was gaining land near their northern boarder. As a result, they helped people living in Spain rebel against carthage
Okay then. We will work together against Carthage
We want to help you rebel against them
Hello. We come in Peace!
We are also unhappy with Carthage right now.
Rome was now the greatest empyrean the Mediterranean region. The Romans rename the sea Mare Nostrum , Latin for “Our Sea”
Feels nice to in power again
Oh NO you cant come here we already have settled.
Carthagealready had colonies on the island and was determined to stop the invasion
This calls for war. LET THE PUNIC WARS BEGIN!!
· To punish Rome, Carthage sent its greatest General, hannibsl toattack Rome in 218 B.C. Hegathered an army of 46,000 men, many horses, and 37 elephants.
I'm Hannibal, Carthage's best general ready to fight
Roman soldiers burned carthage to the ground and enslaved 50000men and women
