Battle of Melos

Battle of Melos

Infobox Military Conflict


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conflict=Battle of Melos
partof= the Peloponnesian War
date=415 BC
place= Melos
result=Athenian Victory
combatant1=Athens
combatant2=Melos
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The Battle of Melos was fought in 415 BC between Athens and Melos. Melos had attempted to remain neutral in the Peloponnesian War, but Athens attacked and forced Melos to surrender. All Melian males capable of bearing arms were killed, and the women and children became slaves.

ee also

* Melian dialogue


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