Battle of Tanagra

Overview

The Battle of Tanagra took place during the Peloponnesian War in 426 BC between Athens, Tanagra and Thebes.

Overview adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Significance

The Battle of Tanagra was fought in 426 BC during the Peloponnesian War, pitting Athenian forces against Tanagra and Thebes. The engagement involved an Athenian force of 2,000 under the joint command of Nikias, Hipponikos, and Eurymedon. Beyond the identification of the opposing parties and Athenian commanders, the available record does not preserve the outcome or its consequences for the wider campaign.

Forces & casualties

Commanders (3)