Classical era · 264 BCE

Battle of Messana

The Battle of Messana in 264 BC was the first military clash between the Roman Republic and Carthage. It marked the start of the First Punic War. In that period, and after the recent successes in southern Italy, Sicily became of increasing strategic importance to Rome.

When: 264 BCE
Where: Messina
Era: Classical

Topics

Italy753 BCE – today

Before and after

First Punic War264 BCE – 241 BCE Battle of Changping262 BCE – 260 BCE Show on timeline

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