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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
The Battle of Amphipolis was fought in 422 BC during the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta. It was the culmination of events that began in 424 BC with the capture of Amphipolis by the Spartans.
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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