-424 ⟶ Spartan Victory Over Athenian Attempt to Capture Megara

The Athenians try to capture Megara, but are defeated by the...
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⚔️ Spartan Victory at the Battle of Tanagra

Battle of Tanagra—The Spartans defeat the Athenians, near Thebes.⟶
Spartan Victory at the Battle of Tanagra (-457)
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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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⚔️ Spartan Victory at Amphipolis, Deaths of Cleon and Brasidas

The Spartans defeat the Athenians in the Battle of Amphipolis, where the Athenian Cleon and the Spartan Brasidas are both killed.⟶
Spartan Victory at Amphipolis, Deaths of Cleon and Brasidas (-422)
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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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