What the records say
- When
- 415 BCE – 413 BCE
- Kind
- Siege
- Coordinates
- 37.08° N, 15.28° E
- Description
- 414 BCE siege
Sicilian Expedition
Athenian military expedition to Sicily during the Peloponnesian War (415–413 BC)
The Sicilian Expedition was an Athenian military campaign in Sicily from 415 to 413 BC during the Peloponnesian War. It pitted Athens and its allies against Syracuse, supported by Sparta and Corinth. The expedition ended in a devastating defeat for the Athenians and severely weakened their position in the war.
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