Why was naval superiority such a key component in the Punic wars for both sides?
-As long as Carthage had naval access the Romans could not turn battlefield victories into strategically decisive results. -The Romans might defeat the Carthaginians on land, but thanks to its superior naval forces, Carthage could besiege key areas. -Once Rome, who supplied their navy largely from its allies, won some naval battles it allowed Rome access to Africa. -Scipio, a successful Roman commander, realized that a base of operations where the fleet could be supplied was needed. -The Romans brought war to the Carthaginian homeland forcing them to evacuate Italy. Strategic Concept The Roman society was based around Paternal Authoritarianism in which vast amounts of control is given to the males in this society. This control is wielded into a society that champions the heroes of wars. These men grow up to be heroes (which some today view as forced military service) and desired to do so. With a society based around Paternal Authoritarianism and military achievement, then it is often v
