Battle of Erigon Valley

Battle of Erigon Valley

Map of the territory of Philip II of Macedon.
Date358 BC
Location
Erigon valley/Lyncus Plain in Illyria, modern day Macedonia
Result Macedonian Victory - Macedonian northwestern frontier enlarged as far as Lake Lynkcesta (Lake Ohrid)
Belligerents
Macedonia Illyrian kingdom
Commanders and leaders
Philip II of Macedonia Bardyllis †
Strength
10,000 infantry, 600 cavalry 10,000 infantry, 500 cavalry
Casualties and losses
300-500 killed

2.500 killed

1,000 captured

The Battle of Erigon Valley or the Battle of Lyncus Plain[1] took place in 358 BC between the Illyrians under Bardyllis[2] and the Macedonians under Philip II. After forty years on continuous Illyrian dominance and expansion under Bardyllis, Philip II after marrying Audata, an Illyrian princess, marched into Illyria and confronted the Illyrian tribesmen. The battle described by Diodorus and Frontinus shows the power and excellence of both the Macedonian and Illyrian armies.

  1. ^ Ray, F.E. (2012). Greek and Macedonian Land Battles of the 4th Century B.C.: A History and Analysis of 187 Engagements. McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers. p. 95. ISBN 9780786469734. Retrieved 2015-02-09.
  2. ^ Lane Fox 2011, pp. 342–344