Battle of Lake Tunis (149 BC)

Battle of Lake Tunis (Roman Republic vs Carthage) took place in 149 BC during Third Punic War.

Battle facts

• Year: 149 BC
• Date: 27 July 149 BC
• 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: 800 killed 135 ships (Roman Republic), Unknown (light) (Carthage)
• Outcome: Carthaginian victory
• Coordinates: 36.817°, 10.250°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Lake Tunis · Wikidata entry