H-JCC
(Historical Joint Crisis Committee) (PUNIC WARS)
The Punic Wars were a series of three major conflicts fought between the rising Roman Republic and the powerful Carthaginian Empire between 264 and 146 BCE. These wars were driven by both nations’ ambitions to dominate the Mediterranean trade and territory. The First Punic War (264–241 BCE) was primarily a naval conflict over control of Sicily, ending in Rome’s victory. The Second Punic War (218–201 BCE) is the most famous, marked by the Carthaginian general Hannibal Barca’s daring invasion of Italy, including his legendary crossing of the Alps. Despite his early victories, Rome, under General Scipio Africanus, ultimately defeated Carthage at the Battle of Zama. The Third Punic War (149–146 BCE) resulted in the complete destruction of Carthage, securing Rome’s dominance over the region. These wars had a lasting impact, transforming Rome from a regional power into the leading force of the Mediterranean world.
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