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405 BC

Sparta wins at Aegospotami

Lysander destroys the Athenian fleet in the Peloponnesian War.

Sparta wins at Aegospotami historical illustration
Time period
405 BC
Region
Europe
Theme
Military

In 405 BCE, Lysander's Spartan fleet defeated Athens at Aegospotami. Losing its navy left Athens unable to secure grain supplies and helped force its surrender.