Carthage
The first issue that led to war between Rome and Carthage was the conflict over control of Sicily, particularly the city of Messana. In 264 BCE, the Mamertines, a group of mercenaries in Messana, sought help from both Rome and Carthage to fend off threats from local rulers. Rome's decision to intervene on behalf of the Mamertines escalated tensions, ultimately leading to the outbreak of the First Punic War in 264 BCE. This conflict marked the beginning of a protracted struggle for dominance between the two powers in the Mediterranean.
Rome fought Carthage from 264 BC to 146 BC .
264 BCE.
In 264 BCE.
Italy
Rome conquered most of Europe between 264 BC and 44 BC
Carthage.
264 - 241 BCE.
The Punic Wars were caused by the conflict of interests between the existing Carthaginian Empire and the expanding Roman Republic. These were a series of three wars fought between Rome and Carthage from 264 to 146 BC.
The Punic Wars were fought between 264 BC to 146 BC .
The control of Sicily, particularly the city of Messana, sparked the First Punic War between Rome and Carthage. In 264 BCE, a conflict arose when the Mamertines, a group of mercenaries in Messana, sought assistance from both Rome and Carthage. Rome's decision to intervene and support the Mamertines marked the beginning of the war, as it encroached on Carthaginian interests in the region. Ultimately, the struggle for dominance over Sicily escalated into a prolonged conflict lasting over two decades.
The Punic Wars.