D. Hoyos recently argued that these conflicts were
D. Hoyos recently argued that these conflicts were unplanned rather than the result of imperialism or a desire for revenge. The first escalated from a conflict between Hiero II and Mamertines and was followed by the Mercenary War, while the second saw Hasrudubal killed at the Battle of Metaurus River. The third was supported by Cato the Elder and ended with a victory for Scipio Africanus. Featuring the battles of Cannae and Zama and Hannibal's elephants' march over the Alps, this was, FTP, what series of wars in which Rome defeated and destroyed Carthage?
D. Hoyos recently argued that these conflicts were unplanned rather than the result of imperialism or a desire for revenge.
{Punic} Wars (accept {First} and {Second Punic Wars} before “third” is read because Hoyos wrote about the first two; otherwise do not accept any particular Punic War)