Battle of Potidaea

Battle of Potidaea

Battle of Potidaea: Athenians against Corinthians. Scene of Socrates saving Alcibiades. 18th century engraving.
Date432 BC
Location40°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
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.