Battle of Eretria

Overview

The naval Battle of Eretria, between Sparta and Athens, took place in September 411 BC, off the coast of Euboea.

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Significance

The naval Battle of Eretria took place in September 411 BC off the coast of Euboea, fought between Spartan and Athenian forces during the Peloponnesian War. The engagement was commanded on the Spartan side by Hegesandridas. Beyond its occurrence near Euboea, the supplied sources do not record a formal outcome, casualty figures, or the broader operational consequences of the battle within the Peloponnesian War.

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