Battle of Messana (263 BC)

Battle of Messana (Roman Republic vs Carthage & Syracuse) took place in 263 BC during First Punic War.

Battle facts

Year: 263 BC
Date: -0263-01-0
Era: Classical
Conflict: First Punic War
Side A: Roman Republic
Side B: Carthage, Syracuse
Commanders (A): Appius Claudius Caudex, Manius Valerius Maximus, Manius Otacilius Crassus
Commanders (B): Hanno, Hiero II
Casualties: approx. 1,340 casualties6,000 casualties
Outcome: Roman victory
Coordinates: 38.180°, 15.561°