Battle of Himera (311 BC)
| Battle of Himera |
| Part of The Sicilian Wars |
| Date |
311 BC |
| Location |
Near Syracuse |
| Result |
Carthaginian victory |
|
| Belligerents |
| Carthage |
Syracusean Greeks |
| Commanders and leaders |
| Hamilcar |
Agathocles |
| Strength |
| 40,000 infantry, 1,000 slingers, 5,000 cavalry |
fewer troops (exact number is unknown) |
| Casualties and losses |
| 500 dead |
7,000 killed |
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.