Battle of Potidaea

Battle of Potidaea
Battle of Potidaea: Athenians against Corinthians. Scene of Socrates saving Alcibiades. 18th century engraving.
Date 432 BC Location Potidaea 40°11′37″N 23°19′40″E / 40.1937°N 23.3278°E / 40.1937; 23.3278 Result Athenian victory
Belligerents
Athens	Corinth Potidaea
Commanders and leaders
Archestratus Callias †	Aristeus
Strength
70 ships, 3,000 hoplites, 400 cavalry	1,600 hoplites, 400 light troops, 200 cavalry
Casualties and losses
150 men	300 men
Potidaea class=notpageimage| Location of the Battle of Potidaea

The Battle of Potidaea was fought in 432 BC between Athens and a combined army from Corinth and Potidaea, along with their various allies. Along with the Battle of Sybota, it was one of the catalysts for the Peloponnesian War.