Punic Wars - 3 Minute History

In the third century BC, Carthage was a dominant sea power, while Rome expanded on land. Conflicts began in Sicily, leading to the First Punic War. Rome built a navy, eventually defeating Carthage and taking Sicily. Hannibal led Carthage in the Second Punic War, famously crossing the Alps but failing to capture Rome. Rome's strategic victories in Spain and Africa, led by Scipio Africanus, culminated in the Battle of Zama, ending Carthage's power. The Third Punic War saw Rome destroy Carthage, solidifying its dominance in the Mediterranean.

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