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Battle of Lechaeum

390 BCE · Greece, Europe · War

Battle of Lechaeum
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The Battle of Lechaeum was fought between the Athenians and the Spartans during the Corinthian War; it ended in an Athenian victory. During the battle, the Athenian general Iphicrates took advantage of the situation when a Spartan hoplite regiment operating near Corinth was marching through open terrain without the protection of any missile throwing troops.

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