The Successors of Alexander the Great
Tides of History
Control the Waters, Control the Fate
The breaking of the siege allowed Antipater to retreat and regroup, creating a rare opportunity for central and southern Greece to operate free from Macedonian dominance. The strategic focus then shifted to the Hellespont, crucial for grain supply to Athens from the Black Sea. Despite this, the Athenians struggled against Macedonian naval superiority, largely due to Alexander's foresight in building a formidable fleet prior to his death. Antipater's command of 110 ships, complemented by Cletus’s reinforcements, empowered the Macedonians to decisively defeat the Athenians in naval confrontations, illustrating the critical role of naval strength in the conflict.
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