As Rome moved into Sicily, they confronted another great power, Carthage. These two powers had conflicting goals; which, lead to the first Punic War. Rome built a navy and defeated Carthage in a series of sea battles. Rome then took over Sicily. This may have ended the first Punic War, but the second was still to come. Hannibal, marched an army the long way into Italy, leading to the start of the second Punic War. Hannibal did upset Rome in a three major battles. The allies of Hannibal did not supply him was enough supplies, giving Rome the chance to fight back. Being defeated again, Carthage was not finished. The third Punic War would do the Carthage in. Scipio Aemilianus, burnt down Carthage, ending the Punic War series (McKay
As Rome moved into Sicily, they confronted another great power, Carthage. These two powers had conflicting goals; which, lead to the first Punic War. Rome built a navy and defeated Carthage in a series of sea battles. Rome then took over Sicily. This may have ended the first Punic War, but the second was still to come. Hannibal, marched an army the long way into Italy, leading to the start of the second Punic War. Hannibal did upset Rome in a three major battles. The allies of Hannibal did not supply him was enough supplies, giving Rome the chance to fight back. Being defeated again, Carthage was not finished. The third Punic War would do the Carthage in. Scipio Aemilianus, burnt down Carthage, ending the Punic War series (McKay