The Mamertines hand the city over to Appius Claudius , but the Carthaginians return to set up a blockade .
Appius Claudius Caudex leads his forces to Messina , and as the Mamertines have convinced the Carthaginians to withdraw , he meets with only minimal resistance .
The Mamertines hand the city over to Appius Claudius Caudex   , but the Carthaginians return to set up a blockade .
Appius Claudius Caudex leads his forces to Messina , and as the Mamertines have convinced the Carthaginians to withdraw , he meets with only minimal resistance .