Battle of Megalopolis

Battle of Megalopolis
Part of the Wars of Alexander the Great
Date331 BC
Location37°24′04″N 22°08′32″E / 37.4011°N 22.1422°E / 37.4011; 22.1422
Result Macedonian victory
Belligerents
Macedon Sparta
Commanders and leaders
Antipater Agis III 
Strength
40,000 20,000 Infantry
2,000 cavalry
Casualties and losses
1,000–3,500 5,300
Battle of Megalopolis is located in The Aegean Sea area
Battle of Megalopolis
Approximate location of the Battle of Megalopolis.
Battle of Megalopolis is located in Greece
Battle of Megalopolis
Battle of Megalopolis (Greece)

The Battle of Megalopolis was fought in 331 BC between Spartan-led forces and Macedonia. Alexander's regent Antipater led the Macedonians to victory over King Agis III. Alexander, warring in Asia at the time, called it a "battle of mice" (Ancient Greek: μυομαχίᾱ), according to Plutarch.[1]

  1. ^ Plutarch, Life of Agesilaus, 15.4