The result of the first Punic war

The first Punic War lasted for 23 years. After the victory of Rome, it replaced Carthage as the most powerful country in the Mediterranean. After the war, the economies and populations of the two countries were greatly weakened, and it will take many years to recover. Rome won mainly because it insisted on not admitting defeat and not accepting incomplete victory. Facts have also proved that the army of the Roman patriotic citizens organization is indeed stronger than the Carthaginian mercenaries who are insatiable and live only for money.

(1) contract conditions

Because Rome was the winner, the terms of the peace treaty were completely formulated and put forward by Rome, including:

Carthage withdrew from Sicily.

Carthage unconditionally returned the Roman prisoners of war, but it had to pay a heavy price to redeem the prisoners.

Carthage could not wage war against the Roman Union without Rome's consent.

Carthage handed over some small islands in northern Sicily to Rome.

Carthage immediately pays 1000 talents, and then pays 2200 talents every year for 10 years.

Allies of the two countries are not allowed to attack each other or recruit soldiers in each other's territory. Carthage was never able to hire Roman professional soldiers.

② number of casualties

The casualties of both sides are difficult to determine, because most historical materials are biased towards Rome's ability. It is generally believed that in naval battles:

Rome lost 700 ships (mainly because of uncooperative weather)

Carthage lost 500 ships.

Each ship has about 100 sailors, and at least some sailors are killed in each sunken ship.

Historian Polybius said that at that time, it was the deadliest war, surpassing the war of Alexander the Great. According to the population records of Rome in the 3rd century, Rome lost more than 50,000 citizens during the war. These 50,000 people do not include soldiers without civil rights.

These have become eternal memories engraved in the greatness of mankind, and the Romans have been told by future generations for their indomitable spirit. Facts have also proved the fate of a self-righteous, corrupt and luxurious power.

This war also proved Rome's outstanding system and tolerant character, which made Rome a powerful country at that time and laid a solid foundation.

One day, we will be gone, only the memory will last forever, and only the spirit like the Romans can be immortal and eternal.