-426 ⟶ Demosthenes' Siege of Leukas Fails

Demosthenes unsuccessfully besieges the Corinthian colony of...
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⚔️ Conflict Erupts Between Kerkyra and Corinth

Conflict occurs between the Greek island of Kerkyra and its mother-city Corinth.⟶
Conflict Erupts Between Kerkyra and Corinth (-434)
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⚔️ Athenian Victory at the Battle of Potidaea

Athens defeats Corinth in the battle of Potidaea.⟶
Athenian Victory at the Battle of Potidaea (-432)
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🛡️ Demosthenes' Siege of Leukas Fails

Demosthenes unsuccessfully besieges the Corinthian colony of Leukas.⟶
Demosthenes' Siege of Leukas Fails (-426)
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⚔️ Demosthenes Captures Pylos

Demosthenes captures the port of Pylos in the Peloponnesus.⟶
Demosthenes Captures Pylos (-425)
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🛡️ Brasidas Captures Amphipolis, Leading to Thucydides' Exile

The Spartan general Brasidas captures Amphipolis, which is a setback for Athens. Thucydides is held responsible for the Athenian failure and is ostracised. This gives him time to start writing his history book.⟶
Brasidas Captures Amphipolis, Leading to Thucydides' Exile (-424)
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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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