Day 22

The Punic War was a set of three wars fought from 264 - 146 BCE. These wars were fought between the people of Rome and the people of Carthage. The First Punic War lasted from 264 - 241 BCE and Rome won. The Second Punic War was fought from 218 - 201 BCE. The Carthaginian general, Hannibal ordered attacks on Rome from the North. Hannibal gained control of much of the peninsula but never got to Rome so Rome wins again. The Final Punic War was fought from 149 - 146 BCE. Rome wanted to finally take out Carthage and attacked them many times. Carthage ended up burning to the ground in a matter of 17 days. Everyone left from the city was sold into slavery.