Greek Battles

Himera

The Battle of Himera was fought in 480 BC in Sicily during the Classical era, a land engagement against Carthage. It ended in victory for the Greek side.

Historical Note

Gelon of Syracuse routed a Carthaginian invasion under Hamilcar on the same day as Salamis (480 BC). Sicilian Greeks called it their Salamis.

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