Battle of Mantinea (362 BC)

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Battle of Mantinea
Part of the Theban–Spartan War
Date4 July 362 BC
Location
Near Mantineia, Arcadia
37°36′N 22°24′E / 37.6°N 22.4°E / 37.6; 22.4
Result

Theban tactical victory

Strategic draw
Belligerents
  • Sparta
  • Athens
  • Elis
  • Mantineia
  • Achaeans
  • Arcadians loyal to Sparta
    • Commanders and leaders
    Epaminondas †
    Daiphantus †
    Iolaidas †    		 Podares of Mantinea
    Cephisodorus of Marathon
    Strength
    25,000–30,000 men
    3,000 cavalry    		 20,000 hoplites
    2,000 cavalry (including 1,000 Spartans and 6,000 Athenians)
    Casualties and losses
    6,000 12,000
    Location of the battle near Mantinea

    The Battle of Mantinea was fought on 4 July 362 BC between the Thebans, led by Epaminondas and supported by the Arcadians, Argives, Messenians, Thessalians, Euboeans and the Boeotian league against the Spartans, Eleans, Athenians, and Mantineans. The battle was to determine which of the two alliances would dominate Greece. However, the death of Epaminondas and his intended successors would cost Thebes the military leadership and initiative to maintain Theban supremacy in the region. Similarly, the Spartans were weakened by yet another defeat and loss of troops. Epaminondas' death coupled with the impact on the Spartans of yet another defeat weakened both alliances, and paved the way for Macedonian conquest led by Philip II of Macedon.

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