Peloponnesian War 431 BCE - 404 BCE (jul 21, 431 BC – feb 16, 404 BC)
Description:
1. The Peloponnesian War fought between ancient Athens and Sparta (who won) and their respective allies came in two stages, the first from c. 460 to 446 BCE and the second and more significant war from 431 to 404 BCE.2. With battles occurring at home and abroad, the long and complex conflict was damaging to both sides but Sparta, with financial help from Persia, finally won the conflict by destroying the Athenian fleet at Aegospotami in 405 BCE.
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Date:
jul 21, 431 BC
feb 16, 404 BC
~ 27 years