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  • Battle of Sphacteria
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  • The Battle of Sphacteria was a land battle of the Peloponnesian War, fought in 425 BC between Athens and Sparta. Following the Battle of Pylos and subsequent peace negotiations, which failed, a number of Spartans were stranded on the island of Sphacteria. An Athenian force under Cleon and Demosthenes attacked and forced them to surrender.
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Strength
  • 440
  • 3000
  • 8000
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Partof
  • the Peloponnesian War
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Casualties
  • 148
  • About 230
  • Remainder captured
Result
  • Athenian victory
combatant
  • Athens
  • Sparta
Place
  • Sphacteria, a small island at the entrance to the bay of Pylos
Conflict
  • Battle of Sphacteria
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  • The Battle of Sphacteria was a land battle of the Peloponnesian War, fought in 425 BC between Athens and Sparta. Following the Battle of Pylos and subsequent peace negotiations, which failed, a number of Spartans were stranded on the island of Sphacteria. An Athenian force under Cleon and Demosthenes attacked and forced them to surrender.