Battle of Himera (311 BC)

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Battle of Himera
Part of The Sicilian Wars
Date 311 BC
Location Near Syracuse
Result Carthaginian victory
Belligerents
Carthage Syracusean Greeks
Commanders
Hamilcar Agathocles

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.