Battle of the Hellespont (321 BC)

For the Roman naval battle in 324 AD, see Battle of the Hellespont.
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.
Date321 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
Battle of the Hellespont (321 BC) is located in West and Central Asia
Battle of the Hellespont (321 BC)
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Approximate location of the Battle of the Hellespont.
Battle of the Hellespont (321 BC) is located in Turkey
Battle of the Hellespont (321 BC)
Battle of the Hellespont (321 BC) (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.