The Siege of Agrogantum

The chapter discusses the pivotal moment in the Punic Wars as Rome, with the support of Syracuse, advances towards Agrogantum, a Carthaginian stronghold. It details the strategic moves of both sides, from the Romans' siege tactics to the Carthaginians' desperate attempts to defend the city with mercenaries and war elephants. The brutal but strategically significant victory at Aggregantum marks a turning point, shaping the escalating conflict between Rome and Carthage.