Punic War
Definition
The Punic War refers to a series of conflicts between Rome and Carthage that took place from 264 BCE to 146 BCE. These wars were fought for control over the Mediterranean and resulted in the eventual destruction of Carthage.
Analogy
Imagine two powerful video game clans battling it out for dominance over a virtual world. They fight multiple times, each time trying to gain control over different territories until one clan is completely defeated.
Related terms
Hannibal: A brilliant Carthaginian general who famously led his army, including war elephants, across the Alps to attack Rome during the Second Punic War.
Scipio Africanus: A Roman general who defeated Hannibal at the Battle of Zama, effectively ending the Second Punic War.
Third Punic War: The final conflict between Rome and Carthage which resulted in the complete destruction of Carthage by Rome.
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