Hamilcar Survives at Eryx
Despite Autaritus’ and the Gauls’ machinations and defection, Hamilcar was able to keep control of the town of Eryx. He would continue to survive from this base for … Read More
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Autaritus and His Treacherous Mercenary Band
Carthage and Mercenaries When we involve ourselves by sheer lack of judgement and with our eyes open in the depth of misfortune, everyone acknowledges that we have none to blame … Read More
Hamilcar Seizes Eryx
Hamilcar’s Situation Three years came and went in the First Punic War from about 247 to 244 BCE. Hamilcar Barca based his operations out of his secure stronghold … Read More
Lucius Junius Pullus and the Third Storm
Carthalo and the Relief Convoy When we last left off we saw that Carthalo’s attempt to overtake the first half of the Roman convoy fleet was pushed back … Read More