Capture of Malta (218 BC)

Capture of Malta (Roman Republic vs Carthage) took place in 218 BC during Second Punic War.

Battle facts

• Year: 218 BC
• Era: Classical
• Conflict: Second Punic War
• Side A: Roman Republic
• Side B: Carthage
• Commanders (A): Tiberius Sempronius Longus
• Commanders (B): Hamilcar, son of Gisco
• Casualties: Light (Roman Republic), 2,000 captured and enslaved (Carthage)
• Outcome: Roman victory
• Coordinates: 35.883°, 14.450°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Capture of Malta · Wikidata entry