The Archidamian War 431-421 BCE

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  • 431 BCE

    Peloponnesian Invasion of Attica

    The Athenians retreated within the city walls (overcrowding). The Spartan's burned and razed the surrounding countryside while Athens raided and looted by sea.
  • 430 BCE

    The Plague

    The plague enters Athens via imported supplies, wipes out 1/3 of the population. At the same time Potidea is surrendered.
  • 429 BCE

    Death of Pericles

    Athens main leader and best strategist succumbs to the plague leaving the city crisis and leaderless
  • 427 BCE

    Civil War begins in Corcyra

  • 426 BCE

    Demosthenes

    The Athenian general campaigns throughout western Greece.
  • 425 BCE

    Sparta's Offer of Peace

    Sparta offers peace to Athens of the terms that they tear down the sea walls and relinquish control over the Delian League, Athens refused. At this time Athens intervenes in the war at Corcyra and find victory at Pylos.
  • 424 BCE

    Sparta Captures Amphipolis

    The Spartan general Brasudas campaigns in northern Greece and captures Amphipolis.
  • 422 BCE

    Battle of Amphipolis

    The battle resulted in the death of both Cleon and Brasidas.