Battle of the Hellespont (321 BC)

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First Battle of the Hellespont
Part of the Wars of the Diadochi
The fight of Eumenes against Neoptolemus, Battle of the Hellespont (321 BC), Wars of the Diadochi. 1878 engraving.
Date 321 or 320 BC Location near the Dardanelles (modern-day Turkey) 40°N 28°E / 40°N 28°E / 40; 28 Result Eumenes victory
Belligerents
Craterus' faction	Perdiccas' faction
Commanders and leaders
Craterus  † Neoptolemus  †	Eumenes Cavalry: * Pharnabazus * Phoenix of Tenedos
Strength
20,000	20,000
class=notpageimage| Approximate location of the Battle of the Hellespont. Show map of West and Central Asia Battle of the Hellespont (321 BC) (Turkey) Show map of Turkey

The Battle of the Hellespont took place in 321 or 320 BC between the armies of Craterus and Neoptolemus against Eumenes. It was part of the wars between Alexander's successors. Eumenes and Neoptolemus were sent by Perdiccas to prevent Craterus crossing the Hellespont into Asia, but Neoptolemus deserted to join Craterus. Eumenes won the battle, and both Craterus and Neoptolemus were killed.