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Sicilian Expedition
-415 - -413 • Sizilien Belagerung / Seeschlacht
Historical Overview
Athens' greatest military disaster. The siege of Syracuse ended with the total destruction of the Athenian fleet and army.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Total victory for Syracuse and Sparta; turning point of the war.
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
Decisive Athenian victory; capture of 120 Spartiates.
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