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  • Agrigento, Italy
    262 BC
    Roman Republic

    The Romans moved to Akragas

    Agrigento, Italy
    262 BC

    In 262, the Romans moved to the southern coast and besieged Akragas. In order to raise the siege, Carthage sent reinforcements, including 60 elephants – the first time they used them, but still lost the battle.




  • Present-Day in Gaoping, Shanxi, China
    262 BC
    Ancient China

    Battle of Changping

    Present-Day in Gaoping, Shanxi, China
    262 BC

    Zhao intercepted a Qin invasion of the commandery of Shangdang. The Battle of Changping was a military campaign that took place during the Warring States period in ancient China. It concluded in 260 BC with a decisive victory by the State of Qin over the State of Zhao, greatly weakening Zhao.




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