Battle of Melitaea

Battle of Melitea
Part of Lamian War
Date322 BC
Location
Unknown location in Thessaly
Result Greek coalition victory
Belligerents
Athens
Aetolian League
Boeotia		 Macedonia
Commanders and leaders
Antiphilos
Menon		 Antipatros
Leonnatos †
Strength
22,000 infantry
3,500 cavalry		 20,000 infantry
1,500 cavalry

The Battle of Melitaea took place in 322 BC during the Lamian War (323–322 BC). The Greek allies led by Antiphilus and Menon of Pharsalus won a victory against the Macedonian army commanded by Leonnatus, who died during the battle.

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