The first clash between the ambitions of Pyrrhus and the Roman Republic
In short: Explore the origins of the Pyrrhic Wars through this animated documentary. It examines how the invitation from the Greek city of Tarentum led Pyrrhus of Epirus into an inevitable conflict with Rome.
Following his involvement in the wars of Alexander the Great's successors, the ambitious Pyrrhus of Epirus sought new conquests. This video details the lead-up to the Battle of Heraclea in 280 BC, triggered when Tarentum requested his military aid to defend against the expanding Roman Republic.
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