Search results
Results From The WOW.Com Content Network
Sparta began to fear that the Athenian troops might make common cause with the rebels. [51] The Spartans subsequently sent the Athenians home. Providing the official justification that since the initial assault on Ithome had failed, what was now required was a blockade, a task the Spartans did not need Athenian help with.
Spartans did start to readopt armour in later periods, but on a much lesser scale than during the Archaic period. Finally, during 227 BC, Cleomenes' reforms introduced updated equipment to Sparta, including the Macedonian sarissa (pike).
Sparta never fully recovered from its losses at Leuctra in 371 BC and the subsequent helot revolts. In 338, Philip II invaded and devastated much of Laconia, turning the Spartans out, though he did not seize Sparta itself. [52] Even during its decline, Sparta never forgot its claim to be the "defender of Hellenism" and its Laconic wit.
For several years at the beginning of the war, Sparta remained largely inert. Spartan troops may have been involved in some of the early battles of the war, but if so, they were not specifically mentioned in any sources. [28] In 458 BC or 457 BC, [29] Sparta at last made a move, but not directly at
The Spartans toured the battlefield at Marathon, and agreed that the Athenians had won a great victory. ... indeed, the battle effectively marks the start of a ...
The Portsmouth Spartans were founded in 1928, but were moved to Detroit in 1934. Chillicothe's very own Byron Eby played for the Spartans. In October 1930, the Ironton Tanks handed the Spartans ...
The Spartans, whose intervention would have been the trigger for a massive war to determine the fate of the empire, called a congress of their allies to discuss the possibility of war with Athens. Sparta's powerful ally Corinth was notably opposed to intervention, and the congress voted against war with Athens.
The Spartans Wire staff weighs in with their thoughts on the battle. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach ...