Battle of Lake Tunis (148 BC)

Battle of Lake Tunis (Roman Republic vs Carthage) took place in 148 BC during Third Punic War.

Battle facts

• Year: 148 BC
• Date: -0148-07-2
• Era: Classical
• Conflict: Third Punic War
• Side A: Roman Republic
• Side B: Carthage
• Commanders (A): Lucius Marcius Censorinus, Manius Manilius, Scipio Aemilianus
• Commanders (B): Himilco Phameas
• Casualties: approx. 800 killed 135 shipsUnknown (light)
• Outcome: Carthaginian victory
• Coordinates: 36.817°, 10.250°

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