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The Peloponnesian War, Part 1: Plague, Attrition, and a Decade of Bloodshed
Tides of History
Leverage Turns the Tide
The unexpected surrender of the Spartans shifted power dynamics in the Peloponnesian War, granting the Athenians unprecedented leverage. This shift led to Athenian threats against Spartan prisoners and a strategic initiative to restore order in Quarkera, aligning with their democratic allies. As 425 BC transitioned to 424, the Athenians, recovering from plagues and prior setbacks, felt empowered to take offensive actions. Thucydides’ election as a general marked a significant moment, although the outcomes of that year's offensives remained inconclusive.
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