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Decelean War

Type Event Region Greece Time -413–-404

From 413 to 404 BCE, after the failure of the Athenian Sicilian Expedition, Sparta established a permanent forward fortress at Decelea, cutting Attic…

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  1. -413Decelea · AtticaOn the advice of Agis, Sparta established a permanent fortress at Decelea in northern Attica, continuously raiding Attica and cutting Athens' connection to the silver mines of Laurium.
  2. -412–-404Aegean Sea · Aegean SeaPersia funded the Spartan navy in exchange for autonomy for the cities of Asia Minor, and the two sides fought back and forth in naval battles. Although Athens achieved victory at Arginusae, it subsequently executed its generals and suffered repeated setbacks, and its national strength continued to decline.

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