-428 ⟶ Athenian Suppression of Mytilenean Revolt

Mytilene rebels against Athens but is crushed.
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⚔️ Naval Battle of Sybota

Battle of Sybota between Kerkyra and Corinth.⟶
Naval Battle of Sybota (-433)
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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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⚔️ 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; Death of Demosthenes and Nicias

Demosthenes suggests the Athenians leave Syracuse in order to return to Athens, where help is needed. However, Nicias refuses and they are again defeated in battle by the Spartans. Both Demosthenes and Nicias are killed.⟶
Athenian Defeat at Syracuse; Death of Demosthenes and Nicias (-413)
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