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At the beginning of the summer, cavalry reinforcements arrive from Athens and are joined by levies from the allies: |
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The Athenians at Catana board their army, sail to Leon, just north of Syracuse, and disembark. |
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Their aim is to begin the siege of Syracuse. |
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They advance on the run to Epipolae, the large plateau above the town of Syracuse. |
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The fleet sails to the peninsula of Thapsos and anchors there. |
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A stockade across the isthmus of the peninsula is constructed to protect the ships. |
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The Syracusans, meanwhile, decide to guard the approaches to Epipolae. |
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They march out to the western approach, but are met by the Athenians and defeated in battle. |
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