End of the First Punic War #20

Following one of the greatest naval battles in history the Romans land in Africa and threaten Carthage directly. The invasion is ill-fated and the Carthaginians bounce back, following several Roman disasters. The most famous general of the war finally makes an appearance.

Sources:
Polybius, "The Histories"
Dio Cassius, "Roman History"
Anthony Everitt, “The Rise of Rome”
Adrian Goldsworthy, "The Fall of Carthage"
Mary Beard, "SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome"
Mike Duncan, "The History of Rome"
W. W. Tarn, "The Fleets of the First Punic War"

Special thanks to:
tjcold