Battle Of Abydos

Battle of Abydos how the Athenians defeated the Spartans in a naval battle

(ORDO NEWS) — During the Peloponnesian War, Sparta and Athens fought fierce naval battles for the Hellespont, now the Dardanelles. As now, it was the most important strategic object; whoever owned the Hellespont controlled almost all trade in the Aegean. The battles took place predominantly in the summer; during the cold season, the Greeks preferred to sit in their warm homes. Another campaign in 411 BC. e. dragged on until…