264-241 BC

First Punic War

  1. Events Leading to the First Punic War

  2. Activity prior to Romans landing in Sicily 265-264 BC

  3. Phase 1: 264-261 BC: Romans invade Sicily

  4. Phase 2: 260-256 BC: Conflict at sea

  5. Phase 3: 256-255 BC: African campaign

  6. Phase 4: 254-241 BC: Return to Sicily

  7. End of the Punic War/Assessment