JOURNAL ARTICLE

LECHAEUM: LECHAIO, GREECE JULY 391 BCE.

  • Published In: History of War, 2025, n. 146. P. 54 1 of 3

  • Database: Historical Abstracts with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: DAHM, MURRAY 3 of 3

Abstract

In 391 BCE, during the Corinthian War, a force of lightly armed peltasts led by Athenian Iphicrates defeated almost 600 Spartan hoplites at Lechaeum, near Corinth. The battle showcased the effectiveness of light-armed missile throwing peltasts against heavy hoplites. Xenophon's account of the battle, although detailed, may have omitted relevant information, and other sources provide additional perspectives. The defeat at Lechaeum was a significant setback for the Spartan army, resulting in over 40% casualties and highlighting the changing dynamics of ancient Greek warfare. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:History of War. 2025/06, Issue 146, p54
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Economics
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2054-376X
  • Accession Number:185209492
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