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History of THE PUNIC WARS

http://www.historyworld.net/wrldhis/PlainTextHistories.asp?historyid=ac53 The Romans rapidly capture Messina (called Messana in Latin) from a Carthaginian garrison. The event demonstrates that Carthaginian officers accept alarming terms of employment. The commander of the garrison is recalled home and is crucified for incompetence.