Battle of Messana

The Battle of Messana in 264 BC was the first military clash between the Roman Republic and Carthage. It marked the start of the First Punic War. In that period, and after the recent successes in southern Italy, Sicily became of increasing strategic importance to Rome.

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Which happened first?

• Battle of Messana and First Punic War happened in the same year
• Battle of Messana happened 2 years before Kalinga War
• Battle of Messana happened 3 years after Chremonidean War
• Battle of Messana happened 3 years before Battle of Agrigentum
• Battle of Messana happened 9 years before Battle of Bagradas

Timeline

1. Chremonidean War267–261 BC
2. Battle of Messana (this page)264 BC
3. First Punic War264–241 BC
4. Kalinga Warcirca 262 BC – circa 261 BC
5. Battle of Agrigentum261 BC
6. Battle of Bagradas255 BC

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