Adherbal Reinvigorates Carthage
Adherbal Even though the Carthage was unable to break the Roman Siege of Lilybaeum, she still had other options for conducting the war. The Roman army was largely … Read More
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Siege of Lilybaeum 250 BCE – Part 5
The Defenders Rally The First Attempt If you are just joining us now, you can check out parts 1, 2, 3, or 4 to read up on what … Read More
Siege of Lilybaeum 250 BCE – Part 4
Blockade Running The Blockade Before we begin, if would like to, click here for parts 1, 2, and 3 of the Siege of Lilybaeum to read up on … Read More
Siege of Lilybaeum 250 BCE – Part 3
Questionable Mercenaries Plotting Before we begin, if you are just joining now in the story of the Siege of Lilybaeum, you can click here for part … Read More
Siege of Lilybaeum 250 BCE – Part 2
Heavy Skirmishing Carthage Sends Reinforcements The situation for Lilybaeum was not looking all that great. Even though its defenses had never fallen to an opposing army, they had … Read More
Siege of Lilybaeum 250 BCE – Part 1
Setting the Stage The remnants of the Carthaginian army in Sicily retreated to its last two strongholds of Lilybaeum and Drepana after its defeat at the Battle of Panormus. It … Read More