Battle of Byzantium
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The Battle of Byzantium (Byzantion) took place during the wars of the successors of Alexander the Great (see Diadochi) between the generals Antigonus Monopthalmus and Cleitus the White. It was a two-day-battle fought near Byzantium at the Hellespont in 317 BC and resulted in a stunning Antigonid victory.[4]
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Battle of Byzantium (Byzantion) | |||||||
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Part of the Second War of the Diadochi | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
The coalition of Antigonus Monophtalmus and Cassander | The coalition of Polyperchon and Cleitus the White | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Antigonus Monophthalmus | Cleitus the White | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
First battle: Second battle: The sea assault: 60 ships[3] The land assault: a large force of archers, slingers and peltasts[3] |
First battle: Second battle: unknown (Cleitus's entire army and fleet)[2][3] | ||||||
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unknown |
Cleitus's entire force was captured or killed Cleitus the White |
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