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As a result of the Peloponnesian War, Sparta, a traditionally continental culture, became a naval power. At the peak of its power Sparta subdued many of the key Greek states and even managed to overpower the elite Athenian navy.
7 maj 2023 · The first years (431-425 BC) of the Peloponnesian War were shaped by a stalemate. Each year Sparta with its superior land-based army marched into Attica and devastated the Athenian lands without being able to defeat the Athenians who had withdrawn behind the city walls of Athens.
20 kwi 2024 · Explore the intriguing history and tactics of the Spartan Naval Forces, from vessel types to key battles, revealing their impact on ancient warfare.
29 paź 2009 · The Peloponnesian War (431–404 BC) was fought for nearly a half‑century between Athens and Sparta, ancient Greece’s leading city‑states.
2 maj 2018 · Sparta won the Peloponnesian War because Athens wasted men and resources on a disastrous expedition in Sicily. Using money from Persia, Sparta built a large navy and defeated the Athenians at Aegospotami in 405 BCE.
6 paź 2024 · The primary role of the Spartan navy was to challenge Athenian control of the seas, disrupt their supply lines, and support Spartan land operations. The navy allowed Sparta to project power beyond the Peloponnese, engage in strategic blockades, and participate in key naval battles that were critical to shifting the balance of power in the region.
Sparta was a significant naval power in Archaic times. Sparta commanded the combined naval fleet that defeated the Persians at the Battle of Salamis. Sparta ultimately defeated Athens in the Peloponnesian War in a naval engagement.
