-416 ⟶ Athenian Sack of Melos

The Athenians capture the island of Melos and treat the inha...
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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 Destruction of Platea

Platea surrenders to the Spartans, who execute over 200 prisoners and destroy the city.⟶
Spartan Destruction of Platea (-427)
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🛡️ Spartan Victory Over Athenian Attempt to Capture Megara

The Athenians try to capture Megara, but are defeated by the Spartans.⟶
Spartan Victory Over Athenian Attempt to Capture Megara (-424)
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⚔️ Sparta Defeats Argos, Violating Peace of Nicias

The Peace of Nicias is broken when Sparta defeats Argos.⟶
Sparta Defeats Argos, Violating Peace of Nicias (-419)
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⚔️ Athenian Sack of Melos

The Athenians capture the island of Melos and treat the inhabitants with great cruelty.⟶
Athenian Sack of Melos (-416)
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🛡️ Athenian Defeat at Syracuse

The Athenians try to make a breakthrough in their siege of Syracuse but are defeated by the Spartans.⟶
Athenian Defeat at Syracuse (-414)
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