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Battle of Amphipolis
-422 • Makedonien Feldschlacht

THUCYDIDES Thucydides, Maps and Plans illustrative of Thucydides, containing Northern Greece, Southern Greece, Coast of Asia Minor, etc. Oxford: J. Vincent, ca.1825. Map of Battle of Amphipolis Rare Books Keywords: BATTLE; epb/b 51347/b; amphipolis; thucydides
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Plan of the battle of Amphopolis (422 BC)
Author: Theodore Ayrauld DodgeLicense:PD
Historical Overview
A bloody land battle in Thrace where both opposing leaders (Cleon and Brasidas) were killed in action.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Spartan victory; led to the short-lived Peace of Nicias.
Peloponnesian League
- Commander: Brasidas †
- Strength: ca. 2.000 Hopliten
- Casualties: Sehr gering (7 Mann)
Delian League
- Commander: Kleon †
- Strength: ca. 1.200 Hopliten / 300 Reiter
- Casualties: ca. 600 Gefallene
Strategic Context
Struggle for control over the silver mines and timber supplies of Thrace, vital for Athenian shipbuilding.
Conflict / War
Peloponnesian War
Decisive Athenian victory; capture of 120 Spartiates.
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