Sicilian Expedition

La battaglia navale di Atene contro Siracusa in Sicilia nel 415 a.C. durante la Guerra del Peloponneso

Map of the Peloponnesian War, translated into English based on w:de:Image:Pelop krieg1.png

BBNCE5 events, Peloponnesian War 431 - 404 BC, Sicilian Expedition 415 - 413 BC, the Athenian fleet before Syracuse, wood engraving, 19th

Destruction of the Athenian army at Syracuse, 413 BC. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Destruction of the Athenian army at Syracuse

Destruction of the Athenian army in Sicily

Destruction of the Athenian army at Syracuse, 413 BC. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

The same drawing entitled "Battle of Thermopylae".Disegno del XIX° sec. raffigurante l'esercito ateniese durante la sua ultima battaglia in Sicilia (IV° sec. a.C.)

PELOPONNESIAN WARS. Destruction of the Athenian Army in Sicily during the Peleponnesian War, 413 B.C.: wood engraving, 19th century.
Risalendo il Tellaro, è qui il primo punto in cui il fiume è guadabile a piedi, a cavallo o su fuoristrada; si tratta del Passo di Miele, dove è probabile sia avvenuta la disfatta ateniese (413 a.C.) ad opera dei Siracusani.
Historical Overview
Athens' greatest military disaster. The siege of Syracuse ended with the total destruction of the Athenian fleet and army.
Quick Facts
Syracuse & Peloponnesians
- Commander: Gylippos
- Strength: ca. 20.000 Mann / 100 Schiffe
- Casualties: Moderat
Delian League
- Commander: Nikias † & Demosthenes †
- Strength: ca. 40.000 Mann / 200 Schiffe
- Casualties: Fast vollständige Vernichtung
Strategic Context
Hybrid attempt by Athens to conquer Sicilian resources and cut off supplies to Sparta.
Conflict / War
Peloponnesian War
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