The First Punic War

264 BCE, was the start of the war.

Carthage prepared for the war with a military of 50,000 infantry, 6,000 cavalry, and 60 elephants.

THE BATTLE OF AGRIGENTUM: In 262 BCE, Rome seized the city of Agrigentum. This would prove to be more difficult than expected and it took 4 Roman legions and a total of several months to accomplish. Even though the Romans won, the Carthaginians were able to escape and flee the city.

THE BATTLE OF MYLAE: In 260 the Roman filet engaged the Carthaginians at the northern part of  the city of Mylae. There was no figure for the amount of Roman ships, but the Carthaginians had around 130 ships under their control for the battle. The Romans lost an estimated 17 ships in the battle. This secured the second big win for the Romans resulting in Hannibal being forced to flee.  

The Invasion of Africa: After conquering the two previous islands, Rome lead a campaign on Carthage's settlements in north Africa.      

The Romans, however, made great progress in the north. The city of Thermae was captured in 252 BC, enabling another advance on the port city of Panormus. The Romans attacked this city after taking Kephalodon in 251 BC. After fierce fighting, the Carthaginians were defeated and the city fell. With Panormus captured, much of western inland Sicily fell with it. The cities of Ietas, Solous, Petra, and Tyndaris agreed to peace with the Romans that same year.

Conclusion-

Ancient Roman Weapons used in the first Punic war :

1) The Gladius. The gladius, or Hispanic Sword as they called it, is the iconic short sword of the Roman army. 2)The Pilum. The pilum is the heavy javelin used by the Roman legionnaires.

3) The Hasta. Hasta, a Latin word meaning spear, was the first and last main Roman weapon used in this war.

4) Elephants.