9. Battle of Sphacteria: First Stage

 

  • The Athenians cruise around the island.
  • Thirty Spartan hoplites are posted at the south end of the island.
  • There is a well in the middle, level part of the island,
  • where the main force of Spartans is posted.
  • There is a fort at the north end of the island,
  • and a small Spartan force is posted there.
  • The Athenians land with 800 men and overwhelm the small Spartan force at the south end of the island.
  • Then the Athenians land their second, major force.