264–146 BC
Rome and Carthage fought three wars across more than a century for dominance of the Mediterranean world. Hannibal Barca's march across the Alps and his stunning victories at Trebia, Trasimene, and Cannae nearly destroyed Rome — yet Rome endured. The conflict ended with the complete annihilation of Carthage and Rome's emergence as the unchallenged master of the ancient West.
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Rome and Carthage fought three wars across more than a century for dominance of the Mediterranean world. Hannibal Barca's march across the Alps and his stunning victories at Trebia, Trasimene, and Cannae nearly destroyed Rome — yet Rome endured. The conflict ended with the complete annihilation of Carthage and Rome's emergence as the unchallenged master of the ancient West.
The Punic Wars was fought from 264 to 146 BC.
The Punic Wars was fought between Roman Republic and Carthaginian Empire.
An estimated 650,000 people died in The Punic Wars, including roughly 450,000 military and 200,000 civilian deaths. Figures are scholarly estimates and vary by source.
Major engagements included Siege and Destruction of Carthage, Battle of Cannae, Battle of Cape Ecnomus, and Battle of the Trebia.