Sicilian Expedition – 419 BC

Argive Attack on Epidaurus

In 419 BC, the Argives attack the Epidaurians. Their goal is to ensure the neutrality of Corinth and give the Athenians shorter passage for their reinforcements from Aegina. The Argives ravage the Epidaurian territory but are unable to take the city.

Winter

During the winter, the Spartans send a garrison of 300 men to Epidaurus. The Argives complain to tghe Athenians of this Spartan involvement, but nothing comes of it. Separately, the Argives again try to take the city of Epidaurus but fail.