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Battle of Amphipolis
-422 • Makedonien Feldschlacht
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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