-427 ⟶ Athenian Naval Blockade of Syracuse

The Athenians intervene in Sicily to blockade Sparta from th...
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⚔️ Athenian Suppression of Mytilenean Revolt

Mytilene rebels against Athens but is crushed.⟶
Athenian Suppression of Mytilenean Revolt (-428)
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🛡️ Spartan Intervention in Corcyra Thwarted by Athenian Presence

Sparta attempts to crush a rebellion on Corcyra, but cancels the effort when the Athenians try to intercept them.⟶
Spartan Intervention in Corcyra Thwarted by Athenian Presence (-428)
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🛡️ Athenian Naval Blockade of Syracuse

The Athenians intervene in Sicily to blockade Sparta from the island.⟶
Athenian Naval Blockade of Syracuse (-427)
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⚔️ Sicily's Withdrawal from War Forces Athenian Retreat

Sicily withdraws from the war and expels every foreign power. Thus, Athens is forced to withdraw from the island.⟶
Sicily's Withdrawal from War Forces Athenian Retreat (-424)
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🛡️ Athenian Cease-Fire Proposal Rejected by Brasidas

The Athenians propose a cease-fire, which the Spartan general Brasidas ignores.⟶
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🛡️ Athens Plans Sicilian Expedition

The Athenians adhere to a plea of help from Sicily and start planning an invasion of the island.⟶
Athens Plans Sicilian Expedition (-416)
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