Leuctra 371 BC: The Destruction of Spartan Dominance

by Murray Dahm

This detailed new study explores the battle of Leuctra and the tactics that ultimately led to the complete defeat of Sparta, and freed Greece from domination by Sparta in a single afternoon.

The battle of Leuctra, fought in early July in 371 BC was one of the most important battles ever to be fought in the ancient world. Not only did it see the destruction of the Spartan dominance of Greece, it also introduced several tactical innovations...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1472843517
• ISBN13: 9781472843517
• Release Date: July 2021
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.3" x 9.8"