Classical era · 391 BCE
Battle of Lechaeum
The Battle of Lechaeum (391 BC) was fought between the Athenians and the Spartans during the Corinthian War; it ended in an Athenian victory. During the battle, the Athenian general Iphicrates took advantage of the situation when a Spartan hoplite regiment operating near Corinth was marching through open terrain without the protection of any missile throwing troops.
- When
- 391 BCE
- Where
- Corinth
- Era
- Classical
Topics
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