Battle of Haliartus

Battle of Haliartus
Part of the Corinthian War
Date395 BC
Location
Haliartus, Boeotia
38°22′45″N 23°05′16″E / 38.37917°N 23.08778°E / 38.37917; 23.08778
Result
  • Athenian-Boeotian victory
Belligerents
Sparta
Phocis		 Athens
Boeotia
Commanders and leaders
Lysander † Unknown
Haliartus is located in Greece
Haliartus
Haliartus
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Location of the Battle of Haliartus

The Battle of Haliartus was fought in 395 BC between Sparta and Athens. After Athenians' defeat at the Peloponnesian War, Athens tried to recover, but also gained the support of Boeotia. Dissatisfied with this situation, Sparta sent an army against Athens and was defeated by the Athenians and Boeotians. Lysander, one of Sparta's most successful generals, was killed in this battle. Haliartus marked the start of the Corinthian War, which continued until 387 BC.