How Carthage Survived a Three-Pronged Greek Attack | Battle of Gela (405 BC) | Rise of Dionysius

The Battle of Gela (405 BC) was one of the most decisive moments of the Sicilian Wars between Carthage and the Greek cities of Sicily. Following the destruction of Akragas, the Carthaginian army under Himilco marched against Gela, bringing Syracuse and the rising leader Dionysius into direct conflict with Carthage. In this documentary, we explore how Dionysius of Syracuse rose from political outsider to supreme ruler during one of Sicily’s darkest crises. Facing a powerful Carthaginian invasion, Dionysius launched an ambitious three-pronged assault against the Punic camp at Gela — combining hoplites, cavalry, mercenaries, naval forces, and amphibious attacks in a bold attempt to break the siege. Discover: • The aftermath of the fall of Akragas • The political rise of Dionysius • The siege and battle of Gela • The Greek three-pronged attack on the Carthaginian camp • Iberian, Campanian, and African troops in the Punic army • The collapse of the Syracusan assault • The evacuation of Gela and Camarina • The peace treaty of 405 BC • The beginning of Dionysius’ tyranny in Syracuse This video covers the military strategy, political intrigue, and brutal warfare that shaped the future of Sicily and paved the way for the later wars between Syracuse and Carthage. If you enjoy ancient military history and historical documentaries, consider subscribing to History and War for more content on Ancient Greece, Carthage, Rome, Persia, and the great battles of antiquity. Game- Total War Rome II Mod- Divide et Impera Timestamps 00:00 Sicily on the Brink 00:49 Aftermath of Akragas 01:24 The Rise of Dionysius 07:16 Carthage Marches on Gela 09:19 Siege of Gela 11:02 Syracusan Reinforcements Arrive 11:48 Skirmishes Around the City 12:29 Dionysius’ Three-Pronged Plan 15:24 Assault on the Punic Camp 19:46 Evacuation of Gela 22:00 Revolt in Syracuse 25:19 Himilco’s Plague-Stricken Army 25:58 The Peace of 405 BC 26:37 Rise of the Tyrant 🔔 Subscribe for more epic battle history every week! 👍 Like, comment, and share to support historical storytelling! Follow us on social media to stay connected. We love hearing your suggestions and feedback! Read more about Historical battles in our website- https://historyandwar.com/ Follow The Channel on Facebook-   / history-war-107874851994941   #BattleOfGela #Carthage #GreekHistory #AncientHistory #MilitaryHistory #AncientGreece #totalwarcinematicbattles #Historicalbattles #history #Historicaldocumentary #HistoryDocumentary #Dionysius #Sicily #AncientWarfare #GreekVsCarthage #CarthaginianEmpire #SicilianWars #HistoryAndWar #ClassicalHistory #gaming #totalwarrome2 #divideetimpera