Which ancient country and Rome were the warring parties in the Punic War, which influenced the ancient history of Europe?

The Punic War that influenced the ancient history of Europe was the battle between ancient Rome and ancient Carthage.

Punic War (or Punic War) is a famous war between ancient Rome and ancient Carthage, two ancient slave countries, for the dominance of the western Mediterranean. Its name comes from Punici, when Rome called it Carthage's name. From 264 BC to 146 BC, the two countries fought three wars for hegemony along the Mediterranean coast.

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Carthage, located in Tunisia in contemporary North Africa, was built by Phoenician immigrants. In the 3rd century BC, it has developed into a rich and powerful country, occupying the west coast of North Africa, the south coast of Spain, most of Sicily, Corsica, Sardinia and Balearic Islands. And has become the enemy of Rome's overseas expansion. The focus of the competition between the two sides is Sicily, which is rich in grain.

The Roman army is divided into four legions, each with about 4,200-6,000 men, which basically belongs to the standing army and has strong combat effectiveness. Carthage's military strength is also very strong, especially the navy, which ranks among the best in the Mediterranean region.

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