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Most historians break up the conflict between Carthage and Rome war into two or three separate conflicts. The First occurred from 264-241 BC the Second from 218 - 201BC and the Third lasted from 148- 146 BC. Some either combine the last two or ignore the last one all together, as the Third was more of a siege on New Carthage proper then a full-scale war.
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There were three Punic Wars.

The first was fought from 264-241 BC, mainly over the island of Sicily. Rome ended the land phase of the war by defeating Carthage at the Battle of Agrigentum in 262, and eventually won the naval phase of the war as well. As a result, Rome gained control over Sicily, and, in the aftermath of the war, seized Sardinia and Corsica as well.

The Second Punic War, fought from 218-202 BC, began in Spain. The Carthaginians, under Hannibal, crossed the Alps and invaded Rome. He was unable to take the city, due to his lack of siege equipment, and resorted to plundering the Roman countryside. Rome, in return, resorted to invading the city of Carthage. Hannibal retreated to defend his homeland, but was defeated in 202 at the Battle of Zama. This marked the end of Carthage's reign as a major power.

The Third Punic War was fought from 149-146 BC. It was a fairly minor war which resulted in the absolute destruction of Carthage.

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There waere three Punic Wars, Rome won all three and after the final one destroyed Carthage and sold its inhabitants into slavery so there would be no fourth war.

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There were three Punic Wars between Rome and Carthage for control of the Western Mediterranean, stretching over 120 years. The wars covered dozens of battles, small and large, naval and land.

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