Full video: https://youtu.be/A7q8BVfFurM
The Punic Sicilian Wars are often forgotten despite being among the longest and most brutal conflicts of the era. Fascinatingly they give us a glimpse of Carthage in action years before their showdown with the Romans in the Punic Wars.

You can learn more about the armies of Carthage through our Units of History episodes:
The Sacred Band of Carthage : https://youtu.be/oX3y1GYcCEY
Carthaginian War Elephants : https://youtu.be/hDSRHGFCWEo
Numidian Cavalry : https://youtu.be/3tv7EbkrX38
Balearic Slingers : https://youtu.be/3uDtrwNY0Zk

Sources and Suggested Reading:
"The Carthaginians" by Dexter Hoyos
"Carthage's Other Wars" by Dexter Hoyos
"Carthage Must Be Destroyed" by Richard Miles

Credit:
Research = Vaughan Fenton
Script = Vaughn Fenton
Narration = Invicta
Art = Penta Limited

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