The Battle of Mylae

The Battle of Mylae, fought in 260 BCE during the First Punic War, was a naval confrontation between the Roman Republic and Carthage. It marked Rome's first major victory at sea. The Roman fleet, under General Gaius Duilius, employed innovative tactics and a new ship design called the corvus, which allowed infantry to board enemy ships. This battle was significant as it demonstrated Rome's growing naval power and shifted the balance in the war, leading to further successes against Carthage. The victory at Mylae helped establish Rome as a dominant force in the Mediterranean.