Siege of Olynthus (347 BC)

Siege of Olynthus (Athens & Sparta & Other Greek city states vs Achaemenid Empire) took place in 347 BC during Third Sacred War.

Battle facts

• Year: 347 BC
• Date: -0347-01-0
• Era: Classical
• Conflict: Third Sacred War
• Side A: Athens, Sparta, Other Greek city states
• Side B: Achaemenid Empire
• Commanders (A): Leonidas I, Themistocles, Pausanias, Leotychidas II, Eurybiades
• Commanders (B): Xerxes I, Mardonius, Hydarnes
• Outcome: Greek victory
• Coordinates: 40.296°, 23.354°

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