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What were the punic wars

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The punic wars were three battles that happened from 264 BC to 146 BC. These three battles happened in the middle of Rome and Carthage. During this time, these battles were considered extremely important. The bloodiest battle of all the battles in the punic wars was the battle of Cannae. This battle was fought between the Roman republic and the Carthaginian republic and was considered Romes worst defeat.

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Punic Wars were three wars that were fought in Carthage and Rome. The Punic wars between the Carthaginian Empire and the growing Roman Empire, Rome wanted to expand their territory in Sicily. The Punic war was an advantage for Carthage. The war ended in the Macedonian War.

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