Battle of Byzantium

The Battle of Byzantium (Byzantion) took place during the wars of the successors of Alexander the Great (see Diadochi) between the generals Antigonus Monopthalmus and Cleitus the White. It was a two-day-battle fought near Byzantium at the Hellespont in 317 BC and resulted in a stunning Antigonid victory.

Battle of Byzantium (Byzantion)
Part of the Second War of the Diadochi
Date317 BC
Location
near Byzantium
(modern-day Istanbul, Turkey)
40.2°N 26.4°E / 40.2; 26.4
Result Antigonid victory
Belligerents
The coalition of Antigonus Monophtalmus and Cassander The coalition of Polyperchon and Cleitus the White
Commanders and leaders
Antigonus Monophthalmus Cleitus the White
Strength

First battle:
Diod. 100+ ships
Poly. 130 ships

Second battle:
The sea assault: 60 ships
The land assault: a large force of archers, slingers and peltasts

First battle:
slightly larger

Second battle:
unknown (Cleitus's entire army and fleet)
Casualties and losses
unknown Cleitus's entire force was captured or killed
Cleitus the White 
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