WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Punic Wars, also called Carthaginian Wars, (264–146 bce), a series of three wars between the Roman Republic and the Carthaginian (Punic) empire, resulting in the destruction of Carthage, the enslavement of its population, and Roman hegemony over the western Mediterranean.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Punic Wars (264-241, 218-202, 149-146 B.C.) The Punic Wars (264-241, 218-202, 149-146 B.C.) During the 3rd and 2nd centuries B.C., three wars were fought between Rome and Carthage.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Punic Wars were a series of three wars fought between Rome and Carthage due to conflicts rising from Rome’s increasing expansion. This first war, started in 264, was fought to establish control over Corsica and Sicily, which led to Carthage surrendering in 240.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Roman victory over Carthage in the Punic Wars gave way to the establishment of the Roman Empire. Despite the great victories of Carthage during the wars, the Romans were able to outmaneuver and eventually conquer the remains of the African empire.

Detailed explanation-5: -The First Punic War was a conflict between Rome and Carthage. This was a long war, beginning in 264 BC and not ending until 241 BC. Most of the conflict took place on the island of Sicily, or in the waters surrounding Sicily. At one point Rome attacked Carthaginian lands in Africa, very close to Carthage itself.

Detailed explanation-6: -The First Punic War was fought to establish control over the strategic islands of Corsica and Sicily. In 264 the Carthaginians intervened in a dispute between the two principal cities on the Sicilian east coast, Messana and Syracuse, and so established a presence on the island.