-218 ⟶ Second Punic War Begins; Hannibal Crosses the Alps

Second Punic War begins. Hannibal makes his famous Alpine cr...
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⚔️ 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)
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⚔️ First Punic War Begins

First Punic War breaks out between the Carthaginian Empire and the Roman Republic.⟶
First Punic War Begins (-264)
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⚔️ Carthaginian Defeat in the First Punic War: Roman Victory and Territorial Gains

First Punic War ends in Carthaginian defeat. Rome demands large reparations, and annexes Sicily and Corsica.⟶
Carthaginian Defeat in the First Punic War: Roman Victory and Territorial Gains (-241)
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🐘 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)
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⚔️ 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)
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