
020b- The First Punic War
The History of Rome
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Poultrey's Mistake in the Battle of Lillabom
In the litany of roman superstition, consulting with the sacred chickens has always been my personal favorite. Poulcher's fleet got started late and was noticed by carthaginian lookouts before they were within striking distance. The debaccl that followed left the carthaginians stronger than ever. When the first punic war finally ended eight years later, lillebon remained unconquered. But the romans were not done yet. They withdrew their troops to mount rix, a mountain in the west centre of the island. By taking this strategic high ground, they were able to bottle up theCarthaginian land forces in their two garrisons, lil
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