Battle of Thermae

Battle of Thermae
Part of the First Punic War
Date 259 BC Location Thermae (modern Termini Imerese), Sicily 37°59′14″N 13°41′46″E / 37.98722°N 13.69611°E / 37.98722; 13.69611 Result Carthaginian victory
Belligerents
Carthage	Roman Republic
Commanders and leaders
Hamilcar	Gaius Aquillius Florus
Strength
50,000	6,000
Casualties and losses
Unknown	4,000–6,000 killed

The Battle of Thermae was a field engagement during the First Punic War that took place in 259 BC near Thermae on the northern coast of Sicily. The Carthaginian general Hamilcar surprised and defeated 6,000 allied troops of Rome.

Separated from the main Roman force of 20,000 men due to disagreements, the allies were attacked and crushed near Thermae, losing 4,000–6,000 killed. Hamilcar went on to capture Enna and Camarina in the aftermath.