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Rome and Carthage were fighting for dominance in the western Mediterranean.

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What was the island Rome and Carthage were fighting on in the Punic War?

In the First Punic War it was Sicily.


Who was fighting who in the punic wars?

The Roman Empire and Carthrage were fighting in the Punic Wars.


What were the events of the punic war?

First Punic War - Rome defeated Carthage. Second Punic War - Rome defeated Carthage. Third Punic War - Rome defeated Carthage.


What two cities were fighting in the Punic Wars?

Rome and Carthage.


Who were the Roman enemies in the Punic war?

The Romans battled the Carthoginians in the Punic Wars. There were three, all of which Rome won.


What two powerful territories were fighting in the First Punic War what land were they fighting over?

Rome versus Carthage, over Sicily.


What was going on in Roman history during the Punic Wars?

Rome was fighting Carthage.


Island fought over by rome and Carthage in the punic wars?

No island was found by Carthage and Rome. The first Punic War, the first of the tree wars fought between Rome and Carthage, was over the control of Sicily.


Where was the punic war fought?

The first Punic War was fought between Carthage, and Rome, the second was fought in Rome, and the third was fought in Carthage.


Did the Roman Empire have all of Spain because I read that Carthage had some of it as well so when did they gain it and how?

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When were the first punic wars in Carthage?

The First Punic War was 264-241 BCE was between Carthage and Rome. It was in the Western Mediterran.


What was the series of wars between Carthage and Rome called?

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