Battle of Melitaea

Defeat of Leonnatus by Antiphilus
Part of Lamian War
Date322 BC
Location
Unknown location in Thessaly
Result Greek victory
Belligerents
Greek allies Macedonia
Commanders and leaders
Antiphilus
Menon of Pharsalus
Strength
22,000 infantry
3,500 cavalry
20,000 infantry
1,500 cavalry[1]

The Battle of Melitaea took place in 322 BC during the Lamian War (323–322 BC). The Greek allies led by Antiphilus and Menon of Pharsalus won a victory against the Macedonian army commanded by Leonnatus, who died during the battle.

  1. ^ Siculus, Diodorus. "14". Library. Vol. XVIII.