Hanno the Great is given command of the Carthaginian forces.

Over the next fifty years, Carthaginian and Greek forces engaged in a constant series of skirmishes.

Himilco was elected as the commander of the Carthaginian force.

The majority of the remainder of the Carthaginian force was taken prisoner; only 4,000 managed to slip away.

The fortresses would surrender easily and retain part of the Carthaginian force as garrisons.

After brave resistance from the Carthaginian forces, over half their number were slaughtered, but a good deal were able to make an escape.

This peace and newly acquired vast trading empire also helped rebuild the Carthaginian military forces.

In addition, the Carthaginian forces had maneuvered so that the Romans would face east.

Appian for instance says that the Carthaginian force numbered 48,000 infantry, 8,000 cavalry and 15 elephants.

The Carthaginian force was up to this point, based almost exclusively on a force of 10,000 mercenaries inside the city.