Capture of Malta (217 BC)

Capture of Malta (Roman Republic vs Carthage) took place in 217 BC during Second Punic War.

Battle facts

Year: 217 BC
Date: -0217-01-0
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: approx. Light2,000 captured and enslaved
Outcome: Roman victory
Coordinates: 35.883°, 14.450°

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Capture of Malta (217 BC)

Capture of Malta took place in 217 BC. Roman Republic vs Carthage. Approx. Light2,000 captured and enslaved casualties. Part of Second Punic War. Explore the interactive map and full Wikipedia details on WarAtlas. Please enable JavaScript to use the full app.