In the height of its glory Carthage was the greatest power in the ancient world. With trade routes throughout the entire Mediterranean there the was no other nation to dispute its strength. Goods, gold and slaves poured in to the majestic city – the source of its might.

Countless mercenaries armies were constantly bought to ensure that all who threatened Carthage or its interest would be dealt with. However, another Empire was also on the rise. The city of Rome too had begun to gain strength. The Romans soon decided openly to challenge their Carthaginian rivals. The time of the Punic Wars had begun.

The Roman Campaign

Seeing the power and influence of Carthage the Senate of Rome decided that something should be done. An army was prepared and sent under a false pretext to Sicily. The First Punic war started during which Carthage lost its advantage and was forced to withdraw from Sicily, Corsica and Sardinia.

However, the Carthaginians were not prepared to lose their world dominance just like that. Its attention became focused on the Spanish peninsula. Seeing this, Rome responded and a territory grabbing began ultimately resulting in the Second Punic War. Yet at that time Rome had already achieved dominance in Europe and managed to claim victory once more. All Carthaginian remnants were swept away from the continent, though that did not calm the Senate of Rome. There were still feats that Carthage might rise and pose a threat once more.

In order to prevent the Third Punic war Roman legions were sent to Africa with orders to attack the rival city itself. Only a victory there would determine which of the two powers would remain.

The Carthaginian Campaign

For generations the city of Carthage was seen as the most powerful in the known world and its empire – far greater than anyone could imagine. Sadly that was soon to change. After losing the First Punic War to Rome, which resulted in a large sum being paid to the enemy. The Carthaginians also lost Sicily, Corsica and Sardinia, which forced them to search for another rich land to claim as their own. Their choice fell on Hispania. A large fleet set off for the Spanish peninsula to place it under Carthage’s control. Expanding their influence through conquest made the Carthaginian Empire rise once more to its former splendour.

However, this was not enough. Seeing this as an opportunity Carthage’s greatest general – Hannibal – decided to put Rome to its knees. With an army of mercenaries and war elephants he made his way through the Alps and steadily progressed towards the heart of Roman Empire itself – an event that would change history forever.