Gordian II died during a battle named for this city, which defeated its former hired soldiers in the Mercenary War, but lost a battle in which a device known as the corvus was used.
Gordian II died during a battle named for this city, which defeated its former hired soldiers in the Mercenary War, but lost a battle in which a device known as the corvus was used. Mago I established a namesake dynasty in this city, where monarchs named Himilco and Hamilcar ruled. One general from this city used the double envelopment tactic at the Battle of Cannae, and had earlier crossed the Alps with war elephants. Cato the Elder often said this city "must be destroyed." For 10 points, name this city that fought the Punic Wars against Rome.
Gordian II died during a battle named for this city, which defeated its former hired soldiers in the Mercenary War, but lost a battle in which a device known as the corvus was used.
Carthage [or Carthago; or Cartago]