Battle of Tanagra (457 BC)

The Battle of Tanagra was a land battle that took place in 457 BC between Athens and Sparta during the First Peloponnesian War. Tension between Athens and Sparta had built up due the rebuilding of Athens' walls and Spartan rejection of Athenian military assistance. The Athenians were led by Myronides and held a strength of 14,000. The Spartans were led by Nicomedes and had a total of 11,500 soldiers. Both sides suffered losses; however, the Spartans left victorious.

Not to be confused with the Battle of Tanagra (426 BC), a later battle at Tanagra during the Peloponnesian War.
Battle of Tanagra
Part of First Peloponnesian War
Date457 BC
Location
Tanagra
Result Spartan victory
Belligerents
Athens Sparta
Commanders and leaders
Myronides Nicomedes
Strength
14,000 11,500
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown
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