Strategic Maneuvers and Naval Battles

This chapter explores the aftermath of the Battle of Tunis in 255 BCE where Carthage, under the leadership of Zantippus, strategically outmaneuvers the Roman forces, capturing the consul Regulus. It details the ongoing war between Carthage and Rome, involving sieges, naval battles, and the rise of Hamil Karb. The narrative sets the stage for the conclusion of the first Punic War, hinting at the deep-seated animosity of the Barca family towards Rome.