-421 ⟶ Gastraphetes Crossbow Invention

The first crossbow, the gastraphetes, is invented at Syracus...
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⚔️ Greeks Defeat Carthaginians at the Battle of Himera

Battle of Himera—The Carthaginians under Hamilcar are defeated by the Greeks of Sicily, led by Gelon of Syracuse.⟶
Greeks Defeat Carthaginians at the Battle of Himera (-480)
Ancient greeceMilitary HistoryBattleWarfare
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⚔️ Outbreak of Hostilities Between Segesta and Selinunte

Hostilities between Segesta and Selinunte, two Greek cities on Sicily.⟶
Outbreak of Hostilities Between Segesta and Selinunte (-454)
Ancient greeceWarfareConflictMilitary HistoryAncient Italy
ItalyItaly

⚔️ Roman Victory Over the Aequi

Defeat of the Aequi by the Romans under the dictator Aulus Postumius Tubertus.⟶
Roman Victory Over the Aequi (-431)
Ancient romeMilitary HistoryWarfareDictatorConflict
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⚔️ Samnites Conquer Greek Colony of Cumae

The Greek colony of Cumae in Italy falls to the Samnites.⟶
Samnites Conquer Greek Colony of Cumae (-428)
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ItalyItaly

🏹 Gastraphetes Crossbow Invention

The first crossbow, the gastraphetes, is invented at Syracuse. (pre-421 BCE)⟶
Gastraphetes Crossbow Invention (-421)
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⚔️ Dionysius I's Failed Siege of Rhegium

Dionysius I, tyrant of Syracuse, begins an attempt to extend his rule to the Greek cities of southern Italy. He unsuccessfully besieges Rhegium.⟶
Dionysius I's Failed Siege of Rhegium (-391)
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