Syracuse is an important port connecting Asia, Africa and Europe. Its military strength has always been weak, and it is often contested by powerful countries. In 264 BC, there was a war between Rome and Carthage. At the beginning of the war, Rome occupied most of Sicily, but the coast was always in Carthage's hands. Rome's maritime power is far from Carthage's opponent.

In 256 BC, Rome formed a powerful fleet to attack Carthage. At first, Rome's attack went well. However, it became more and more difficult to supply in the later war, and many soldiers also missed their hometown very much, which seriously affected the morale of the army. Roman leaders had to send troops home, and Carthage took the opportunity to turn defeat into victory.

The war between the two countries did not stop there. In 24 1 BC, Carthage was attacked and forced to make peace with Rome. Because of years of war and empty treasury, Rome agreed to peace, so Syracuse became a province of Rome. King Syracuse knows that only when the country is strong can he not be bullied. He promotes all kinds of science and technology in China. Unwilling Carthage attacked Rome again, which dealt a heavy blow to Rome. Many city-states belonging to Rome became independent one after another, and Syracuse also took the opportunity to be free.

King Syracuse died of old age and passed the throne to his fifteen-year-old grandson. In 2 13 BC, Rome defeated Carthage and swept Sicily. Syracuse became the target of Rome, and Rome sent a powerful Roman army to attack Syracuse. Syracuse lasted only two years before it fell. When the Romans entered the city, they killed everyone they saw and robbed Syracuse of countless treasures.

After the battle of Syracuse

The Roman army destroyed most of the city-states of Sicily, and only Syracuse in the east of the island was still stubbornly defending. Roman commanders once dismissed Syracuse, thinking that it could be occupied in five days. After the Roman army landed, it quickly defeated Syracuse's army. The latter had to retreat into the city and close the gate. The commander-in-chief of Rome sent a letter of surrender to the city, and the answer was that Syracuse would never surrender. Syracuse held a meeting overnight, and the elders thought that their weak strength could not resist the powerful Rome.

With the help of Archimedes, the inventor of the city, Syracuse resisted the Roman attacks again and again. The commander-in-chief of Rome tried countless ways to defeat Syracuse, for which he was deeply ashamed. The Syracuse soldiers in the city are also very confused, and there is not much food in the city. The king sent people to Carthage for help, but the rescuers in Carthage were kept out of Haikou by the Romans, and pessimism and anxiety enveloped everyone.

At this time, Syracuse ancients were also divided into two factions. One school thinks that they should surrender to Rome, mainly the nobles. One faction believes that the bloody battle will eventually end, mainly civilians. In optimates, an assassin secretly assassinated the king of Syracuse, and the subjects of Syracuse fell into a panic. Archimedes and hawkish leaders wiped out traitors, calmed people's hearts and rectified their defenses. Rome has adopted a long-term siege policy, and contradictions breed in the city, with mutual distrust. On the day of the festival to worship the gods, the ancient Syracuse fell into a carnival to dispel their anxiety.

In the middle of the night, the Romans broke through the ancient city of Syracuse, flooded into the city and killed the sleeping residents. Syracuse was completely occupied after two years of persistence.

The result of the battle of Syracuse

As a result of the battle of Syracuse, Syracuse was occupied by Rome, and the Romans defeated Carthage. The important port city of Syracuse became their target. After Syracuse held out for two years, the Romans broke through the wall and flooded into the city. The Romans considered it a great shame that it took two years to occupy Syracuse. After entering the city, the Romans killed innocent Syracuse civilians everywhere to vent their anger It was only late at night, and many sleeping civilians would never see the sun tomorrow.

Syracuse is a city with a long history, which contains countless magnificent treasures. The Romans brought all these treasures back to Rome and let them decorate the city. Syracuse's mansion was also burned by Rome, and even the grand and great mansion was reduced to ruins in the fire. After that, Syracuse was controlled by Rome and lost its original position.

The result of the battle of Syracuse was only a natural victory for Rome. After all, Rome was a world power at that time. The reason why Syracuse was able to resist Rome for two years was largely due to Archimedes' invention. It is said that Archimedes made a huge fire mirror, which can reflect sunlight and burn Roman warships. Some books also say that Archimedes made a tool to shoot fireballs at enemy ships.

The Roman sneak attack at night didn't work. Archimedes and his invention have been waiting for them for a long time. Archimedes' invention greatly stopped the pace of Roman attack. Later, Rome had to give up the frontal attack and planned to surround Syracuse for a long time. Syracuse had no food and soon lost its fighting ability. Finally, he was completely defeated by Rome, and Archimedes died on the day when Rome invaded Syracuse.