Battle of Potidaea
| Battle of Potidaea | |||||||
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| Part of the Peloponnesian War | |||||||
Battle of Potidaea: Athenians against Corinthians. Scene of Socrates saving Alcibiades. 18th century engraving. | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Athens |
Korinth Potidaea | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Archestratos Callias † | Aristeus | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
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70 ships 3,000 hoplites 400 cavalry |
1,600 hoplites 400 light troops 200 cavalry | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| 150 men | 300 men | ||||||
The Battle of Potidaea was fought in 432 BC between Athens and a combined army from Corinth and Potidaea, along with their various allies. Along with the Battle of Sybota, it was one of the catalysts for the Peloponnesian War.