Battle of Potidaea

This article describes the battle immediately prior to the Peloponnesian War in 432 BC. For the battle that occurred during the Persian Wars, see the Siege of Potidaea. The Battle of Potidaea was, with the Battle of Sybota, one of the catalysts for the Peloponnesian War. It was fought near Potidaea in 432 BC between Athens and a combined army from Corinth and Potidaea, along with their various allies. In several of Plato's dialogues, the philosopher Socrates is revealed to be a veteran of the Battle of Potidaea, where he saved the life of Alcibiades (Symposium 219e-221b).

Battle of Potidaea

This article describes the battle immediately prior to the Peloponnesian War in 432 BC. For the battle that occurred during the Persian Wars, see the Siege of Potidaea. The Battle of Potidaea was, with the Battle of Sybota, one of the catalysts for the Peloponnesian War. It was fought near Potidaea in 432 BC between Athens and a combined army from Corinth and Potidaea, along with their various allies. In several of Plato's dialogues, the philosopher Socrates is revealed to be a veteran of the Battle of Potidaea, where he saved the life of Alcibiades (Symposium 219e-221b).