Battle of Thermae
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The Battle of Thermae was a field engagement during the First Punic War that took place in 259 BC near Thermae on the northern coast of Sicily. The Carthaginian general Hamilcar surprised and defeated 6,000 allied troops of Rome.
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Battle of Thermae | |||||||
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Part of the First Punic War | |||||||
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Carthage | Roman Republic | ||||||
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Hamilcar | Gaius Aquillius Florus | ||||||
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50,000 | 6,000 | ||||||
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Unknown | 4,000–6,000 killed |
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Separated from the main Roman force of 20,000 men due to disagreements, the allies were attacked and crushed near Thermae, losing 4,000–6,000 killed. Hamilcar went on to capture Enna and Camarina in the aftermath.