Battle of Potidaea

Battle of Potidaea

Battle of Potidaea: Athenians against Corinthians. Scene of Socrates saving Alcibiades. 18th century engraving.
Date432 BC
Location
Potidaea
40°11′37″N 23°19′40″E / 40.1937°N 23.3278°E / 40.1937; 23.3278
Result Athenian victory
Belligerents
Athens Corinth
Potidaea
Commanders and leaders
Archestratus
Callias †		 Aristeus
Strength
70 ships,
3,000 hoplites,
400 cavalry		 1,600 hoplites,
400 light troops,
200 cavalry
Casualties and losses
150 men 300 men
Potidaea is located in Greece
Potidaea
Potidaea
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Location of the Battle of Potidaea

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.