Capturing Cirta and Caralis has restored income after a quiet period of rebuilding. That stronger economy prepares Carthage for the fighting ahead. Capua becomes the next likely objective because it would provide a position from which to reinforce Rome, while Rome could support operations toward Capua in return. Economic recovery makes the advance part of a coherent line of operations, with Rome and Capua supporting one another.
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Economic recovery makes a Capua advance possible
Recent territorial gains strengthen the economy enough to consider taking Capua as a mutually supporting position for Rome.