The History of the Athenians

In 413 BC, the Spartan garrison at Decalilla began to raid Attica once again. At first, Athenian cavalry were sent out to guard the countryside, but over time their horses either went lame from constantly scouting on the rocky ground or were wounded by minor skirmishes. Ultimately, the Spartans and Theban's destroyed, or appropriated, many Athenian crops pack animals and property. Although Peloponnesian invasions in the Archidamian War also caused severe devastation to Attic land in homes, these had only been short affairs at the beginning of the campaigning season,. When they were finished, the enemy troops returned back to where they came from. According to an anonymous 4