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Romans vs Carthaginians; the end of the war for the possession of Sicily

But Fortune, however, like a good umpire, unexpectedly shifted the scene and changed the nature of the contest, confining both in a narrower field, where the struggle grew even more desperate. The Romans, as I said, had garrisons at Eryx on the summit of the mountain and at the foot. Hamilcar now seized the town which lies between (244 B.C.) the summit and the spot at the foot where the garrison was. Continue reading “Romans vs Carthaginians; the end of the war for the possession of Sicily” →

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“One wise counsel conquers many hands” – Regulus’ instructive defeat against the Carthaginians

The Carthaginians, having thus been twice defeated, shortly before at sea and now on land, in both cases owing to no lack of bravery in their troops, but owing to the incompetence of their commanders, had now fallen into a thoroughly difficult position. Continue reading ““One wise counsel conquers many hands” – Regulus’ instructive defeat against the Carthaginians” →

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