Battle of the 300 Champions

The Battle of the 300 Champions, known since Herodotus' day as the Battle of the Champions, was fought in roughly 546 BC between Argos and Sparta. Rather than commit full armies both sides agreed to pitting 300 of their best men against each other.

This article is about the 6th century battle between Argos and Sparta. It is not to be confused with the Battle of Thermopylae.
Battle of the Champions
Date546 BC
Location
Thyrea, Greece
Result Indecisive
Belligerents
Sparta Argos
Strength
300 hoplites 300 hoplites
Casualties and losses
299 men 298 men
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