Battle of Megalopolis
The Battle of Megalopolis was fought in 331 BC between Spartan-led forces and Macedonia. Alexander's regent Antipater led the Macedonians to victory over King Agis III. Alexander, warring in Asia at the time, called it a "battle of mice" (Ancient Greek: μυομαχίᾱ), according to Plutarch.
| Battle of Megalopolis | |||||||
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| Part of the Wars of Alexander the Great | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Macedon | Sparta | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Antipater | Agis III † | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| 40,000 |
20,000 Infantry 2,000 cavalry | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| 1,000-3,500 | 5,300 | ||||||
Approximate location of the Battle of Megalopolis. Battle of Megalopolis (Greece) | |||||||
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