Introduction

After years of inconclusive fighting on and around sicily, the romans decided it was time to stab right at its heart. A massive invasion fleet of 350 ships set sail for africa but were stalled by one of the largest naval battles in history. They had been set back a few months, which threw a small monkey wrenth into their plans. But the romans remained focused and confident that they were on their way to sack carthage and end the war.