Sicilian Expedition (1 gen 415 anni a. C. – 1 marzo 413 anni a. C.)

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An attempt to expand the Delian League, through invading the island of Sicily. The Expedition consisted of what Thucydides described as "the most expensive and glorious armament coming from a single polis [...] up to that time", composed of 139 ships, 5100 hoplites, 900 light-armed troops, and 30 cavalry. Alcibiades' removal from command affected the expedition as the remaining commanders Nicias and Lamachies grew indecisive. Despite receiving reinforcements, they were unable to overpower the Sicilians, who had allied with Sparta. Athens was made to surrender in 404 BCE after prolonging the war for another nine years.

Image: An idealised bust attributed to Athenian statesman and general Alcibiades (c. 451-403 BCE). Roman copy of a 4th century BCE original (Palazzo dei Conservatori, Rome).
Source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1056/alcibiades/

Map: Syracuse, a city in Sicily that played a major role in the expedition.

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