Events with tag - Greek Warfare

August 17, 481 BC

Battle of Thermopylae

A historic battle where 300 Spartans and 7,000 Greeks defended against massive Persian invasion force of 300,000 at a narrow mountain pass in Greece, becoming a symbol of courage and sacrifice against overwhelming odds.

August 15, 406 BC

Battle of Aegospotami

The Battle of Aegospotami was a crucial naval battle fought in 405 BCE between Athenian and Spartan fleets near the Hellespont. The Spartan victory, led by Admiral Lysander, effectively ended Athens' naval supremacy and led to the conclusion of the Peloponnesian War.

July 4, 362

Battle of Mantinea

The Battle of Mantinea was a decisive battle in ancient Greece where Theban forces under Epaminondas defeated Sparta but lost their leader, effectively ending Theban supremacy and paving the way for Macedonian dominance.