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The Battle of Adys was a Roman victory over Carthage during the First Punic War, fought in late 256 BC near Adys in North Africa, generally identified with Oudna in modern Tunisia. A Roman army led by Marcus Atilius Regulus defeated Carthaginian forces commanded by Bostar, Hamilcar, and Hasdrubal after Rome established a foothold in Africa. The victory advanced the Roman invasion but did not end the war.
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When and where was the Battle of Adys fought?
The Battle of Adys was fought in late 256 BC near Adys in North Africa. The site is generally identified with Oudna in modern Tunisia.
Who commanded the armies at Adys?
The Roman army was led by Marcus Atilius Regulus. Carthaginian forces were jointly commanded by Bostar, Hamilcar, and Hasdrubal.
Which war included the Battle of Adys?
Adys was a Roman victory during the First Punic War, fought between Rome and Carthage from 264 to 241 BC. It followed Rome's invasion of the Carthaginian homeland after the naval battle of Cape Ecnomus.
Why did the Roman victory at Adys matter?
The defeat weakened the Carthaginian field army and allowed Regulus to keep pressing the campaign in Africa. It did not end the war, and Regulus later suffered defeat at the Battle of Tunes in 255 BC.
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