Punic wars Timeline

3rd Century

Aug 30, 1771

The Carthaginian Empire streches across north Africa,Belearic Islands,Sardinia, Corsica,and most of Scicily.

8th century B.C

Oct 1, 1772

Carthage founded by Phoenician colonists .

264

Sep 30, 1773

A dispute erupts in the Sicilian city of Messana. Scicilians on one side call for the help of Carthage. The other side gains support of Rome. First Punic War begins.

262

Nov 30, 1774

Rome gained control of most of Sicily after laying siege to Agrigentum.

262

Dec 28, 1775

Rome gains control of most of Sicily after laying siege to Agrigentum.

255

May 27, 1776

Battle of Tunes- Romans in Africa defeated.

251

Apr 15, 1779

Battle of Panormus- Roman victory

254

Oct 30, 2012

Army returns to Sicily