Battle of Himera (311 BC)
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Battle of Himera | |||||||
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Part of The Sicilian Wars | |||||||
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Carthage | Syracusean Greeks | ||||||
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Hamilcar | Agathocles |
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The Battle of Himera was fought in 311 BC between Carthage and a Greek force. Hamilcar, grandson of Hanno the Great, led the Carthaginians, while the Greeks were led by Agathocles of Syracuse. The Carthaginian force was victorious.