Battle of Melitaea

Defeat of Leonnatus by Antiphilus
	Part of Lamian War
Date	322 BC
Location	Unknown location in Thessaly
Result	Greek victory
Belligerents
Greek allies	Macedonia
Commanders and leaders
Antiphilus Menon of Pharsalus	Antipater; Leonnatus †;
Strength
22,000 infantry; 3,500 cavalry	20,000 infantry; 1,500 cavalry

The Battle of Melitaea took place in 322 BC during the Lamian War (323–322 BC). The Greek allies led by Antiphilus and Menon of Pharsalus won a victory against the Macedonian army commanded by Leonnatus, who died during the battle.

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