Pylos and Sphacteria 425 BC, William Shepherd .
Looks at one of the most significant Athenian victories of the Great
Peloponnesian War, most notable for the unexpected surrender of a large
number of full Spartiates. Covers the overall campaign, the Spartan
attack on the Athenian camp on Pylos, the naval battle that isolated a
force of Spartans on the island of Sphacteria and the amphibious
assault that forced them to surrender. All supported by excellent
photos of the local area, which really help set the scene
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