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=Famous Roman Wars and Battles= = = The First Punic War; It all started when Rome realised Carthage was a threat, the Carthaginians were masters of the sea; their strong, determined navy was also a major threat to the Romans. Sicily, Italy's largest island was being controlled by Carthage. So Rome invaded Sicily by bulding their own navy and battle ships. The Romans also wanted Sicily because it was a valuble source of grain. The Carthaginians signed a treaty, handing over Sicily to Rome. And while Rome had the chance, they also took controll of the islands of Corsica and Sardinia.
 * The Punic Wars- (264 B.C to 146 B.C)**

The Second Punic War; Carthage was slowly recovering and rebuilding their army, and to the Romans that still meant they were a threat. The Carthaginians were expanding their territory northwards to southern Spain, closer to Italy. The Romans didn't appreciate Carthage getting closer so Rome demanded the surrender of Carthage's greatest general, Hannibal. Hannibal refused and planned to invade Rome. From his barracks in Spain he ordered an army to attack Italy. Hannibal's army consisted of nearly 50,000 infantry and cavalry. They also brought battle elephants. After getting past the Alps (barrier to Italy) Hannibal's army literally destroyed anything in their path. Within two months he conquered all of Nothern Italy. By the time Hannibal's army reached Rome he had barely any infantry left, most had either died and some even ran away. The Carthaginian's were at Rome's doorstep with no energy left in them and no reinforcements. So Rome anihlated the remaining Carthagininians. The Third Punic War; Suprisingly Carthage recovered it's empire very quickly and violated a treaty by building up it's military. Rome, still angry about The Second Punic War, invaded Carthage. They plundered, burned and totally anhiliated the entire city. The surviving inhabitants of Carthage were sold into slavery.

The first thing that comes into your mind when you hear of wars and battle would probably be fighting, killing, weapons, guns, shooting and other horrid things. They've had their major wars, and we've had ours. Including world war one and two. We've also had many battles, and so have they. Including the current battle against Iraq and Afghanistan. Most of the weapons used in the ancient times are still in use today likes swords and explosives. So when you think about it a lot has changed in wars but a lot still hasn't.
 * Comparison to Modern Times-**

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