-406Carthaginian Invasion of Sicily and Subsequent Plague Outbreak

The Carthaginians once again invade Sicily and return to Car...
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⚔️ Carthaginian Invasion of Sicily

The Carthaginians invade Sicily.
Carthaginian Invasion of Sicily (-409)
Military HistoryPunic WarsCarthageWarfareInvasion
ItalyItalyTunisiaTunisia

⚔️ Carthaginian Invasion of Sicily and Subsequent Plague Outbreak

The Carthaginians once again invade Sicily and return to Carthage with spoils of war, but also with the plague.
Carthaginian Invasion of Sicily and Subsequent Plague Outbreak (-406)
Punic WarsCarthageMilitary CampaignInvasionDiseaseWarfareEpidemicAncient greece
ItalyItalyTunisiaTunisia

🐘 Second Punic War Begins; Hannibal Crosses the Alps

Second Punic War begins. Hannibal makes his famous Alpine crossing to invade Italy, the Roman heartland.
Second Punic War Begins; Hannibal Crosses the Alps (-218)
Ancient romeCarthagePunic WarsHannibalMilitary StrategyInvasionMilitary Campaign
ItalyItalySpainSpainFranceFranceTunisiaTunisia

⚔️ Rome's Victory at Zama Ends Second Punic War

Romans defeat Carthage, ending the Second Punic War. Carthage's territories are reduced to some of its North African holdings, and crippling reparations are demanded by Rome.
Rome's Victory at Zama Ends Second Punic War (-202)
Ancient romeCarthagePunic WarsMilitary HistoryAncient WarfareHannibalTerritorial ExpansionTreaties
ItalyItalyTunisiaTunisia

⚔️ Death of Scipio Aemilianus Africanus

Scipio Aemilianus Africanus, Roman general that conquered Carthage
Death of Scipio Aemilianus Africanus (-116)
Ancient romeCarthagePunic WarsMilitary HistoryGeneralConquest
ItalyItalyTunisiaTunisia

⚔️ Vandals Capture Carthage

Vandals Capture Carthage (439)
VandalsCarthageRoman EmpireConquestBarbarian Invasions
TunisiaTunisiaItalyItaly