Thoughts on the Battle of Ecnomus
It does seem strange that Rome was able to defeat Carthage in several naval battles near the beginning of the First Punic War, culminating in victory at the … Read More
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Aftermath of Ecnomus
Results from the Battle of Ecnomus Rome, despite only having a genuine fleet for a mere five years, had won what is perhaps the largest naval battle in history after … Read More
The Battle of Ecnomus – 256 BCE
Both Rome and Carthage had prepared themselves for a showdown on the sea with the result being the unprecedented Battle of Ecnomus. With the preparations ready, the fleets … Read More
The New Fleets Before the Battle of Ecnomus
It seems that, starting in 257, both Carthage and Rome began to undergo projects to improve their naval strength. Eight years of fighting in an around Sicily had … Read More