During the second of these conflicts, Hannibal crossed the Alps into Italy.
The first of these conflicts began with the Mamertines trying to seize control of trade routes in Sicily, and Numidia's invasion of Hasdrubal's territory sparked the third of these conflicts. One force was defeated at the Battles of the Trebia and Cannae during the second of these conflicts, while Scipio Africanis ended the longest of these wars at the Battle of Zama. During the second of these conflicts, Hannibal crossed the Alps into Italy. For 10 points, name this series of three wars between the Roman Republic and the city of Carthage.
The first of these conflicts began with the Mamertines trying to seize control of trade routes in Sicily, and Numidia's invasion of Hasdrubal's territory sparked the third of these conflicts.
{Punic} Wars [accept the {First}, {Second}, or {Third} {Punic} wars]