Marcus Atilius Regulus and the Operations in Carthage

Marcus Atilius Regulus played a crucial role in the Roman military campaigns against Carthage during the First Punic War. The Roman consuls made a strategic decision to invade Africa, aiming to weaken Carthage by attacking its homeland. Regulus led an expedition that landed on the Cap Bon peninsula with approximately 18,000 soldiers. His forces successfully captured the city of Aspis, marking a significant early victory for the Romans. Following this, Regulus faced a counterattack from the Carthaginian forces at Adys, which he managed to repel, further consolidating Roman control in the region. Regulus's campaign also included the capture of Tunis, which was a critical location for the Carthaginian military operations.