Battle of Ecnomus

The Battle of Ecnomus, fought in 256 BCE during the First Punic War, was one of the largest naval battles in ancient history. Carthage and Rome clashed off the coast of North Africa near modern Tunisia. The Romans, with a strong navy and innovative tactics, defeated the Carthaginians, securing control of the sea routes. This victory allowed Rome to invade Sicily and marked a significant turning point in their struggle for dominance in the Western Mediterranean. The battle demonstrated the importance of superior naval strategy and technology in ancient warfare.