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	==Second Battle of Amphipolis==		==Second Battle of Amphipolis==
			[[File:ACOD We Will Rise 5.png\|thumb\|250px\|left\|The Battle of Amphipolis]]
	Kleon had sent for reinforcements from Thrace and Makedonia.<ref name= "Eion"/> Ready to fight, the Athenian soldiers soon began to waver at Kleon's hesitance to attack, calling him soft and incompetent, unlike their Spartan opponent Brasidas. Kleon soon grew impatient and started the attack without waiting for his reinforcements to arrive. Scouting forward, Kleon was surprised to find the city completely defenseless. However, this perceived lack of protection was only an illusion.<ref>''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – Tours: Battle of Amphipolis: "Kleon's Strategy"</ref>		Kleon had sent for reinforcements from Thrace and Makedonia.<ref name= "Eion"/> Ready to fight, the Athenian soldiers soon began to waver at Kleon's hesitance to attack, calling him soft and incompetent, unlike their Spartan opponent Brasidas. Kleon soon grew impatient and started the attack without waiting for his reinforcements to arrive. Scouting forward, Kleon was surprised to find the city completely defenseless. However, this perceived lack of protection was only an illusion.<ref>''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – Tours: Battle of Amphipolis: "Kleon's Strategy"</ref>

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	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
	Historically, Kleon was killed by a Thracian soldier, while Brasidas survived his mortal wound long enough to be taken back to Amphipolis and informed of their victory.<ref>''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – Tours: Battle of Amphipolis: "Unexpected Attack"</ref>		Historically, Kleon was killed by a Thracian soldier, while Brasidas survived his mortal wound long enough to be taken back to Amphipolis and informed of their victory.<ref>''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – Tours: Battle of Amphipolis: "Unexpected Attack"</ref>

			==Gallery==
			<gallery widths="180" spacing="small" position="center" captionalign="center">
			ACOD We Will Rise 11.png\|Kassandra clashing with Deimos during the battle
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	==Appearances==		==Appearances==

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	==Capture of Amphipolis==		==Capture of Amphipolis==
	In the winter of 424 BCE, the Spartan commander Brasidas approached [[Amphipolis]], an Athenian colony in [[Thrace]] on the [[Strymon]] river. He appealed to the residents unhappy under Athenian rule, for cooperation and was able to capture the colony without any bloodshed.<ref>''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – Battle of Amphipolis: "The Triumph of Brasidas"</ref> By the time the Athenians received news of Amphipolis' capture and sent [[Thucydides]] to defend it, it was already too late. In the time it took for Thucydides to arrive, Brasidas had gathered allies from nearby ''[[polis\|poleis]]'' to repel the Athenian "tyranny". The Athenians were then unable to retake Amphipolis. For the loss of Amphipolis, Athens held Thucydides responsible and exiled him.<ref name="Thucydides">''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – Battle of Amphipolis: "The Shame of Thucydides"</ref>		In the winter of 424 BCE, the Spartan commander Brasidas approached [[Amphipolis]], an Athenian colony in [[Thrace]] on the [[Strymon]] river. He appealed to the residents unhappy under Athenian rule, for cooperation and was able to capture the colony without any bloodshed.<ref>''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – [[Tours: Battle of Amphipolis]]: "The Triumph of Brasidas"</ref> By the time the Athenians received news of Amphipolis' capture and sent [[Thucydides]] to defend it, it was already too late. In the time it took for Thucydides to arrive, Brasidas had gathered allies from nearby ''[[polis\|poleis]]'' to repel the Athenian "tyranny". The Athenians were then unable to retake Amphipolis. For the loss of Amphipolis, Athens held Thucydides responsible and exiled him.<ref name="Thucydides">''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – Tours: Battle of Amphipolis: "The Shame of Thucydides"</ref>

	==Armistice of 423 BCE==		==Armistice of 423 BCE==
	Despite Brasidas' victory, Sparta would not send him reinforcements. So Brasidas was forced to enter a truce with Athens to hold the ground he'd gained.<ref name="Thucydides"/> The Athenian politician [[Nicias]] and Sparta wished to come to a peaceful resolution. However the Athenian statesmen and general [[Kleon]] wished to continue fighting. The indecisiveness lasted until 422 BCE, when Kleon was elected as one of Athens' strategists. He then had the city fight for Amphipolis, and the truce ended.<ref name= "Eion">''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – Battle of Amphipolis: "Eion Port"</ref>		Despite Brasidas' victory, Sparta would not send him reinforcements. So Brasidas was forced to enter a truce with Athens to hold the ground he'd gained.<ref name="Thucydides"/> The Athenian politician [[Nicias]] and Sparta wished to come to a peaceful resolution. However the Athenian statesmen and general [[Kleon]] wished to continue fighting. The indecisiveness lasted until 422 BCE, when Kleon was elected as one of Athens' strategists. He then had the city fight for Amphipolis, and the truce ended.<ref name="Eion">''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – Tours: Battle of Amphipolis: "Eion Port"</ref>

	==Second Battle of Amphipolis==		==Second Battle of Amphipolis==
	Kleon had sent for reinforcements from Thrace and Makedonia.<ref name= "Eion"/> Ready to fight, the Athenian soldiers soon began to waver at Kleon's hesitance to attack, calling him soft and incompetent, unlike their Spartan opponent Brasidas. Kleon soon grew impatient and started the attack without waiting for his reinforcements to arrive. Scouting forward, Kleon was surprised to find the city completely defenseless. However, this perceived lack of protection was only an illusion.<ref>''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – Battle of Amphipolis: "Kleon's Strategy"</ref>		Kleon had sent for reinforcements from Thrace and Makedonia.<ref name= "Eion"/> Ready to fight, the Athenian soldiers soon began to waver at Kleon's hesitance to attack, calling him soft and incompetent, unlike their Spartan opponent Brasidas. Kleon soon grew impatient and started the attack without waiting for his reinforcements to arrive. Scouting forward, Kleon was surprised to find the city completely defenseless. However, this perceived lack of protection was only an illusion.<ref>''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – Tours: Battle of Amphipolis: "Kleon's Strategy"</ref>

	Brasidas positioned his men in a nearby wooden area to have a view of the Athenian camp. He had planned on performing a two pronged attack, due to the Athenians' numerical superiority. In the meantime they also reoccupied Amphipolis. However, before his plan could be set into motion, the Athenian's retreated back to Eion Port. Kleon's cowardly display assured Brasidas that their victory was inevitable.<ref>''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – Battle of Amphipolis: "Brasidas' Defense"</ref>		Brasidas positioned his men in a nearby wooden area to have a view of the Athenian camp. He had planned on performing a two pronged attack, due to the Athenians' numerical superiority. In the meantime they also reoccupied Amphipolis. However, before his plan could be set into motion, the Athenian's retreated back to Eion Port. Kleon's cowardly display assured Brasidas that their victory was inevitable.<ref>''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – Tours: Battle of Amphipolis: "Brasidas' Defense"</ref>

	Meanwhile Kleon, seeing the Spartans reoccupy Amphipolis, had retreated to wait for his reinforcements again. But his men, confused at his contradictory orders, were in disarray. Taking advantage of the confusion, Brasidas began his attack.<ref>''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – Battle of Amphipolis: "Kleon's Retreat"</ref>		Meanwhile Kleon, seeing the Spartans reoccupy Amphipolis, had retreated to wait for his reinforcements again. But his men, confused at his contradictory orders, were in disarray. Taking advantage of the confusion, Brasidas began his attack.<ref>''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – Tours: Battle of Amphipolis: "Kleon's Retreat"</ref>

	During the [[Battleground of Makedonia\|battle]], Brasidas was killed by [[Alexios\|Deimos]], an agent of the [[Cult of Kosmos]] who was supporting Kleon's [[Delian League]]. Shortly thereafter, Kleon himself was killed by [[Kassandra]], after he shot an arrow in Deimos' back.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[We Will Rise]]</ref>		During the [[Battleground of Makedonia\|battle]], Brasidas was killed by [[Alexios\|Deimos]], an agent of the [[Cult of Kosmos]] who was supporting Kleon's [[Delian League]]. Shortly thereafter, Kleon himself was killed by [[Kassandra]], after he shot an arrow in Deimos' back.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[We Will Rise]]</ref>

	==Aftermath==		==Aftermath==
	After the battle, hostility between Sparta and Athens was diminished. The Athenian army returned to [[Port of Piraeus\|Piraeus]], while Sparta recalled the reinforcements they had sent for Brasidas. The deaths of two of their great leaders encouraged the two ''poleis'' to push for peace. A treaty for peace was brought forth by Nicias, and soon after Sparta and Athens put aside their differences. However, the peace was not permanent. Although the treaty called for fifty years of peace, the treaty was broken within a decade.<ref>''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – Battle of Amphipolis: "The Fifty-Year Peace"</ref>		After the battle, hostility between Sparta and Athens was diminished. The Athenian army returned to [[Port of Piraeus\|Piraeus]], while Sparta recalled the reinforcements they had sent for Brasidas. The deaths of two of their great leaders encouraged the two ''poleis'' to push for peace. A treaty for peace was brought forth by Nicias, and soon after Sparta and Athens put aside their differences. However, the peace was not permanent. Although the treaty called for fifty years of peace, the treaty was broken within a decade.<ref>''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – Tours: Battle of Amphipolis: "The Fifty-Year Peace"</ref>

	==~~Trivia~~==		==Behind the scenes==
	*Historically, Kleon was killed by a Thracian soldier, while Brasidas survived his mortal wound long enough to be taken back to Amphipolis and informed of their victory.<ref>''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – Battle of Amphipolis: "Unexpected Attack"</ref>		Historically, Kleon was killed by a Thracian soldier, while Brasidas survived his mortal wound long enough to be taken back to Amphipolis and informed of their victory.<ref>''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – Tours: Battle of Amphipolis: "Unexpected Attack"</ref>

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''
			*''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]''

	==References==		==References==

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	==Capture of Amphipolis==		==Capture of Amphipolis==
	In the winter of 424 BCE, the Spartan commander Brasidas approached [[Amphipolis]], an Athenian colony in [[Thrace]] on the [[Strymon]] river. He appealed to the residents unhappy under Athenian rule, for cooperation and was able to capture the colony without any bloodshed.<ref>''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – Battle of Amphipolis: "The Triumph of Brasidas"</ref> By the time the Athenians received news of Amphipolis' capture and sent [[Thucydides]] to defend it, it was already too late. In the time it took for Thucydides to arrive, Brasidas had gathered allies from nearby ''[[polis\|poleis]]'' to repel the Athenian "tyranny". The Athenians were then unable to retake Amphipolis. For the loss of Amphipolis, Athens held Thucydides responsible and exiled him.<ref name="Thucydides">''Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece'' – Battle of Amphipolis: "The Shame of Thucydides"</ref>		In the winter of 424 BCE, the Spartan commander Brasidas approached [[Amphipolis]], an Athenian colony in [[Thrace]] on the [[Strymon]] river. He appealed to the residents unhappy under Athenian rule, for cooperation and was able to capture the colony without any bloodshed.<ref>''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – Battle of Amphipolis: "The Triumph of Brasidas"</ref> By the time the Athenians received news of Amphipolis' capture and sent [[Thucydides]] to defend it, it was already too late. In the time it took for Thucydides to arrive, Brasidas had gathered allies from nearby ''[[polis\|poleis]]'' to repel the Athenian "tyranny". The Athenians were then unable to retake Amphipolis. For the loss of Amphipolis, Athens held Thucydides responsible and exiled him.<ref name="Thucydides">''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – Battle of Amphipolis: "The Shame of Thucydides"</ref>

	==Armistice of 423 BCE==		==Armistice of 423 BCE==
	Despite Brasidas' victory, Sparta would not send him reinforcements. So Brasidas was forced to enter a truce with Athens to hold the ground he'd gained.<ref name="Thucydides"/> The Athenian politician [[Nicias]] and Sparta wished to come to a peaceful resolution. However the Athenian statesmen and general [[Kleon]] wished to continue fighting. The indecisiveness lasted until 422 BCE, when Kleon was elected as one of Athens' strategists. He then had the city fight for Amphipolis, and the truce ended.<ref name= "Eion">''Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece'' – Battle of Amphipolis: "Eion Port"</ref>		Despite Brasidas' victory, Sparta would not send him reinforcements. So Brasidas was forced to enter a truce with Athens to hold the ground he'd gained.<ref name="Thucydides"/> The Athenian politician [[Nicias]] and Sparta wished to come to a peaceful resolution. However the Athenian statesmen and general [[Kleon]] wished to continue fighting. The indecisiveness lasted until 422 BCE, when Kleon was elected as one of Athens' strategists. He then had the city fight for Amphipolis, and the truce ended.<ref name= "Eion">''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – Battle of Amphipolis: "Eion Port"</ref>

	==Second Battle of Amphipolis==		==Second Battle of Amphipolis==
	Kleon had sent for reinforcements from Thrace and Makedonia.<ref name= "Eion"/> Ready to fight, the Athenian soldiers soon began to waver at Kleon's hesitance to attack, calling him soft and incompetent, unlike their Spartan opponent Brasidas. Kleon soon grew impatient and started the attack without waiting for his reinforcements to arrive. Scouting forward, Kleon was surprised to find the city completely defenseless. However, this perceived lack of protection was only an illusion.<ref>''Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece'' – Battle of Amphipolis: "Kleon's Strategy"</ref>		Kleon had sent for reinforcements from Thrace and Makedonia.<ref name= "Eion"/> Ready to fight, the Athenian soldiers soon began to waver at Kleon's hesitance to attack, calling him soft and incompetent, unlike their Spartan opponent Brasidas. Kleon soon grew impatient and started the attack without waiting for his reinforcements to arrive. Scouting forward, Kleon was surprised to find the city completely defenseless. However, this perceived lack of protection was only an illusion.<ref>''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – Battle of Amphipolis: "Kleon's Strategy"</ref>

	Brasidas positioned his men in a nearby wooden area to have a view of the Athenian camp. He had planned on performing a two pronged attack, due to the Athenians' numerical superiority. In the meantime they also reoccupied Amphipolis. However, before his plan could be set into motion, the Athenian's retreated back to Eion Port. Kleon's cowardly display assured Brasidas that their victory was inevitable.<ref>''Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece'' – Battle of Amphipolis: "Brasidas' Defense"</ref>		Brasidas positioned his men in a nearby wooden area to have a view of the Athenian camp. He had planned on performing a two pronged attack, due to the Athenians' numerical superiority. In the meantime they also reoccupied Amphipolis. However, before his plan could be set into motion, the Athenian's retreated back to Eion Port. Kleon's cowardly display assured Brasidas that their victory was inevitable.<ref>''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – Battle of Amphipolis: "Brasidas' Defense"</ref>

	Meanwhile Kleon, seeing the Spartans reoccupy Amphipolis, had retreated to wait for his reinforcements again. But his men, confused at his contradictory orders, were in disarray. Taking advantage of the confusion, Brasidas began his attack.<ref>''Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece'' – Battle of Amphipolis: "Kleon's Retreat"</ref>		Meanwhile Kleon, seeing the Spartans reoccupy Amphipolis, had retreated to wait for his reinforcements again. But his men, confused at his contradictory orders, were in disarray. Taking advantage of the confusion, Brasidas began his attack.<ref>''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – Battle of Amphipolis: "Kleon's Retreat"</ref>

	During the [[Battleground of Makedonia\|battle]], Brasidas was killed by [[Alexios\|Deimos]], an agent of the [[Cult of Kosmos]] who was supporting Kleon's [[Delian League]]. Shortly thereafter, Kleon himself was killed by [[Kassandra]], after he shot an arrow in Deimos' back.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[We Will Rise]]</ref>		During the [[Battleground of Makedonia\|battle]], Brasidas was killed by [[Alexios\|Deimos]], an agent of the [[Cult of Kosmos]] who was supporting Kleon's [[Delian League]]. Shortly thereafter, Kleon himself was killed by [[Kassandra]], after he shot an arrow in Deimos' back.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[We Will Rise]]</ref>

	==Aftermath==		==Aftermath==
	After the battle, hostility between Sparta and Athens was diminished. The Athenian army returned to [[Port of Piraeus\|Piraeus]], while Sparta recalled the reinforcements they had sent for Brasidas. The deaths of two of their great leaders encouraged the two ''poleis'' to push for peace. A treaty for peace was brought forth by Nicias, and soon after Sparta and Athens put aside their differences. However, the peace was not permanent. Although the treaty called for fifty years of peace, the treaty was broken within a decade.<ref>''Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece'' – Battle of Amphipolis: "The Fifty-Year Peace"</ref>		After the battle, hostility between Sparta and Athens was diminished. The Athenian army returned to [[Port of Piraeus\|Piraeus]], while Sparta recalled the reinforcements they had sent for Brasidas. The deaths of two of their great leaders encouraged the two ''poleis'' to push for peace. A treaty for peace was brought forth by Nicias, and soon after Sparta and Athens put aside their differences. However, the peace was not permanent. Although the treaty called for fifty years of peace, the treaty was broken within a decade.<ref>''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – Battle of Amphipolis: "The Fifty-Year Peace"</ref>

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
	*Historically Kleon was killed by a Thracian soldier, while Brasidas survived his mortal wound long enough to be taken back to Amphipolis and informed of their victory.<ref>''Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece'' – Battle of Amphipolis: "Unexpected Attack"</ref>		*Historically, Kleon was killed by a Thracian soldier, while Brasidas survived his mortal wound long enough to be taken back to Amphipolis and informed of their victory.<ref>''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – Battle of Amphipolis: "Unexpected Attack"</ref>

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==

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	==Capture of Amphipolis==		==Capture of Amphipolis==
	In the winter of 424 BCE, the Spartan commander Brasidas approached [[Amphipolis]], an Athenian colony in [[Thrace]] on the [[Strymon]] river. He appealed to the residents unhappy under Athenian rule, for cooperation and was able to capture the colony without any bloodshed.<ref>''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – "Battle of Amphipolis" – The Triumph of Brasidas</ref> By the time the Athenians received news of Amphipolis' capture and sent [[Thucydides]] to defend it, it was already too late. In the time it took for Thucydides to arrive, Brasidas had gathered allies from nearby ''[[polis\|poleis]]'' to repel the Athenian "tyranny". The Athenians were then unable to retake Amphipolis. For the loss of Amphipolis, Athens held Thucydides responsible and exiled him.<ref name="Thucydides">''Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece'' – "Battle of Amphipolis" – The Shame of Thucydides</ref>		In the winter of 424 BCE, the Spartan commander Brasidas approached [[Amphipolis]], an Athenian colony in [[Thrace]] on the [[Strymon]] river. He appealed to the residents unhappy under Athenian rule, for cooperation and was able to capture the colony without any bloodshed.<ref>''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – Battle of Amphipolis: "The Triumph of Brasidas"</ref> By the time the Athenians received news of Amphipolis' capture and sent [[Thucydides]] to defend it, it was already too late. In the time it took for Thucydides to arrive, Brasidas had gathered allies from nearby ''[[polis\|poleis]]'' to repel the Athenian "tyranny". The Athenians were then unable to retake Amphipolis. For the loss of Amphipolis, Athens held Thucydides responsible and exiled him.<ref name="Thucydides">''Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece'' – Battle of Amphipolis: "The Shame of Thucydides"</ref>

	==Armistice of 423 BCE==		==Armistice of 423 BCE==
	Despite Brasidas' victory, Sparta would not send him reinforcements. So Brasidas was forced to enter a truce with Athens to hold the ground he'd gained.<ref name="Thucydides"/> The Athenian politician [[Nicias]] and Sparta wished to come to a peaceful resolution. However the Athenian statesmen and general [[Kleon]] wished to continue fighting. The indecisiveness lasted until 422 BCE, when Kleon was elected as one of Athens' strategists. He then had the city fight for Amphipolis, and the truce ended.<ref name= "Eion">''Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece'' – "Battle of Amphipolis" – Eion Port</ref>		Despite Brasidas' victory, Sparta would not send him reinforcements. So Brasidas was forced to enter a truce with Athens to hold the ground he'd gained.<ref name="Thucydides"/> The Athenian politician [[Nicias]] and Sparta wished to come to a peaceful resolution. However the Athenian statesmen and general [[Kleon]] wished to continue fighting. The indecisiveness lasted until 422 BCE, when Kleon was elected as one of Athens' strategists. He then had the city fight for Amphipolis, and the truce ended.<ref name= "Eion">''Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece'' – Battle of Amphipolis: "Eion Port"</ref>

	==Second Battle of Amphipolis==		==Second Battle of Amphipolis==
	Kleon had sent for reinforcements from Thrace and Makedonia.<ref name= "Eion"/> Ready to fight, the Athenian soldiers soon began to waver at Kleon's hesitance to attack, calling him soft and incompetent, unlike their Spartan opponent Brasidas. Kleon soon grew impatient and started the attack without waiting for his reinforcements to arrive. Scouting forward, Kleon was surprised to find the city completely defenseless. However, this perceived lack of protection was only an illusion.<ref>''Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece'' – "Battle of Amphipolis" – Kleon's Strategy</ref>		Kleon had sent for reinforcements from Thrace and Makedonia.<ref name= "Eion"/> Ready to fight, the Athenian soldiers soon began to waver at Kleon's hesitance to attack, calling him soft and incompetent, unlike their Spartan opponent Brasidas. Kleon soon grew impatient and started the attack without waiting for his reinforcements to arrive. Scouting forward, Kleon was surprised to find the city completely defenseless. However, this perceived lack of protection was only an illusion.<ref>''Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece'' – Battle of Amphipolis: "Kleon's Strategy"</ref>

	Brasidas positioned his men in a nearby wooden area to have a view of the Athenian camp. He had planned on performing a two pronged attack, due to the Athenians' numerical superiority. In the meantime they also reoccupied Amphipolis. However, before his plan could be set into motion, the Athenian's retreated back to Eion Port. Kleon's cowardly display assured Brasidas that their victory was inevitable.<ref>''Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece'' – "Battle of Amphipolis" – Brasidas' Defense</ref>		Brasidas positioned his men in a nearby wooden area to have a view of the Athenian camp. He had planned on performing a two pronged attack, due to the Athenians' numerical superiority. In the meantime they also reoccupied Amphipolis. However, before his plan could be set into motion, the Athenian's retreated back to Eion Port. Kleon's cowardly display assured Brasidas that their victory was inevitable.<ref>''Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece'' – Battle of Amphipolis: "Brasidas' Defense"</ref>

	Meanwhile Kleon, seeing the Spartans reoccupy Amphipolis, had retreated to wait for his reinforcements again. But his men, confused at his contradictory orders, were in disarray. Taking advantage of the confusion, Brasidas began his attack.<ref>''Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece'' – "Battle of Amphipolis" – Kleon's Retreat</ref>		Meanwhile Kleon, seeing the Spartans reoccupy Amphipolis, had retreated to wait for his reinforcements again. But his men, confused at his contradictory orders, were in disarray. Taking advantage of the confusion, Brasidas began his attack.<ref>''Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece'' – Battle of Amphipolis: "Kleon's Retreat"</ref>

	During the [[Battleground of Makedonia\|battle]], Brasidas was killed by [[Alexios\|Deimos]], an agent of the [[Cult of Kosmos]] who was supporting Kleon's [[Delian League]]. Shortly thereafter, Kleon himself was killed by [[Kassandra]], after he shot an arrow in Deimos' back.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[We Will Rise]]</ref>		During the [[Battleground of Makedonia\|battle]], Brasidas was killed by [[Alexios\|Deimos]], an agent of the [[Cult of Kosmos]] who was supporting Kleon's [[Delian League]]. Shortly thereafter, Kleon himself was killed by [[Kassandra]], after he shot an arrow in Deimos' back.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[We Will Rise]]</ref>

	==Aftermath==		==Aftermath==
	After the battle, hostility between Sparta and Athens was diminished. The Athenian army returned to [[Port of Piraeus\|Piraeus]], while Sparta recalled the reinforcements they had sent for Brasidas. The deaths of two of their great leaders encouraged the two ''poleis'' to push for peace. A treaty for peace was brought forth by Nicias, and soon after Sparta and Athens put aside their differences. However, the peace was not permanent. Although the treaty called for fifty years of peace, the treaty was broken within a decade.<ref>''Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece'' – "Battle of Amphipolis" – The Fifty-Year Peace</ref>		After the battle, hostility between Sparta and Athens was diminished. The Athenian army returned to [[Port of Piraeus\|Piraeus]], while Sparta recalled the reinforcements they had sent for Brasidas. The deaths of two of their great leaders encouraged the two ''poleis'' to push for peace. A treaty for peace was brought forth by Nicias, and soon after Sparta and Athens put aside their differences. However, the peace was not permanent. Although the treaty called for fifty years of peace, the treaty was broken within a decade.<ref>''Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece'' – Battle of Amphipolis: "The Fifty-Year Peace"</ref>

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
	*Historically Kleon was killed by a Thracian soldier, while Brasidas survived his mortal wound long enough to be taken back to Amphipolis and informed of their victory.<ref>''Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece'' – "Battle of Amphipolis" – Unexpected Attack</ref>		*Historically Kleon was killed by a Thracian soldier, while Brasidas survived his mortal wound long enough to be taken back to Amphipolis and informed of their victory.<ref>''Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece'' – Battle of Amphipolis: "Unexpected Attack"</ref>

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==

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	==Capture of Amphipolis==		==Capture of Amphipolis==
	In the winter of 424 BCE, the Spartan commander Brasidas approached [[Amphipolis]], an Athenian colony in [[Thrace]] on the [[Strymon]] river. He appealed to the residents unhappy under Athenian rule, for cooperation and was able to capture the colony without any bloodshed.<ref>''~~[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]] –~~ [[Discovery Tour]]'' – "Battle of Amphipolis" – The Triumph of Brasidas</ref> By the time the Athenians received news of Amphipolis' capture and sent [[Thucydides]] to defend it, it was already too late. In the time it took for Thucydides to arrive, Brasidas had gathered allies from nearby ''[[polis\|poleis]]'' to repel the Athenian "tyranny". The Athenians were then unable to retake Amphipolis. For the loss of Amphipolis, Athens held Thucydides responsible and exiled him.<ref name="Thucydides">''~~Assassin's Creed: Odyssey –~~ Discovery Tour'' – "Battle of Amphipolis" – The Shame of Thucydides</ref>		In the winter of 424 BCE, the Spartan commander Brasidas approached [[Amphipolis]], an Athenian colony in [[Thrace]] on the [[Strymon]] river. He appealed to the residents unhappy under Athenian rule, for cooperation and was able to capture the colony without any bloodshed.<ref>''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – "Battle of Amphipolis" – The Triumph of Brasidas</ref> By the time the Athenians received news of Amphipolis' capture and sent [[Thucydides]] to defend it, it was already too late. In the time it took for Thucydides to arrive, Brasidas had gathered allies from nearby ''[[polis\|poleis]]'' to repel the Athenian "tyranny". The Athenians were then unable to retake Amphipolis. For the loss of Amphipolis, Athens held Thucydides responsible and exiled him.<ref name="Thucydides">''Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece'' – "Battle of Amphipolis" – The Shame of Thucydides</ref>

	==Armistice of 423 BCE==		==Armistice of 423 BCE==
	Despite Brasidas' victory, Sparta would not send him reinforcements. So Brasidas was forced to enter a truce with Athens to hold the ground he'd gained.<ref name="Thucydides"/> The Athenian politician [[Nicias]] and Sparta wished to come to a peaceful resolution. However the Athenian statesmen and general [[Kleon]] wished to continue fighting. The indecisiveness lasted until 422 BCE, when Kleon was elected as one of Athens' strategists. He then had the city fight for Amphipolis, and the truce ended.<ref name= "Eion">''~~Assassin's Creed: Odyssey –~~ Discovery Tour'' – "Battle of Amphipolis" – Eion Port</ref>		Despite Brasidas' victory, Sparta would not send him reinforcements. So Brasidas was forced to enter a truce with Athens to hold the ground he'd gained.<ref name="Thucydides"/> The Athenian politician [[Nicias]] and Sparta wished to come to a peaceful resolution. However the Athenian statesmen and general [[Kleon]] wished to continue fighting. The indecisiveness lasted until 422 BCE, when Kleon was elected as one of Athens' strategists. He then had the city fight for Amphipolis, and the truce ended.<ref name= "Eion">''Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece'' – "Battle of Amphipolis" – Eion Port</ref>

	==Second Battle of Amphipolis==		==Second Battle of Amphipolis==
	Kleon had sent for reinforcements from Thrace and Makedonia.<ref name= "Eion"/> Ready to fight, the Athenian soldiers soon began to waver at Kleon's hesitance to attack, calling him soft and incompetent, unlike their Spartan opponent Brasidas. Kleon soon grew impatient and started the attack without waiting for his reinforcements to arrive. Scouting forward, Kleon was surprised to find the city completely defenseless. However, this perceived lack of protection was only an illusion.<ref>''~~Assassin's Creed: Odyssey –~~ Discovery Tour'' – "Battle of Amphipolis" – Kleon's Strategy</ref>		Kleon had sent for reinforcements from Thrace and Makedonia.<ref name= "Eion"/> Ready to fight, the Athenian soldiers soon began to waver at Kleon's hesitance to attack, calling him soft and incompetent, unlike their Spartan opponent Brasidas. Kleon soon grew impatient and started the attack without waiting for his reinforcements to arrive. Scouting forward, Kleon was surprised to find the city completely defenseless. However, this perceived lack of protection was only an illusion.<ref>''Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece'' – "Battle of Amphipolis" – Kleon's Strategy</ref>

	Brasidas positioned his men in a nearby wooden area to have a view of the Athenian camp. He had planned on performing a two pronged attack, due to the Athenians' numerical superiority. In the meantime they also reoccupied Amphipolis. However, before his plan could be set into motion, the Athenian's retreated back to Eion Port. Kleon's cowardly display assured Brasidas that their victory was inevitable.<ref>''~~Assassin's Creed: Odyssey –~~ Discovery Tour'' – "Battle of Amphipolis" – Brasidas' Defense</ref>		Brasidas positioned his men in a nearby wooden area to have a view of the Athenian camp. He had planned on performing a two pronged attack, due to the Athenians' numerical superiority. In the meantime they also reoccupied Amphipolis. However, before his plan could be set into motion, the Athenian's retreated back to Eion Port. Kleon's cowardly display assured Brasidas that their victory was inevitable.<ref>''Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece'' – "Battle of Amphipolis" – Brasidas' Defense</ref>

	Meanwhile Kleon, seeing the Spartans reoccupy Amphipolis, had retreated to wait for his reinforcements again. But his men, confused at his contradictory orders, were in disarray. Taking advantage of the confusion, Brasidas began his attack.<ref>''~~Assassin's Creed: Odyssey –~~ Discovery Tour'' – "Battle of Amphipolis" – Kleon's Retreat</ref>		Meanwhile Kleon, seeing the Spartans reoccupy Amphipolis, had retreated to wait for his reinforcements again. But his men, confused at his contradictory orders, were in disarray. Taking advantage of the confusion, Brasidas began his attack.<ref>''Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece'' – "Battle of Amphipolis" – Kleon's Retreat</ref>

	During the [[Battleground of Makedonia\|battle]], Brasidas was killed by [[Alexios\|Deimos]], an agent of the [[Cult of Kosmos]] who was supporting Kleon's [[Delian League]]. Shortly thereafter, Kleon himself was killed by [[Kassandra]], after he shot an arrow in Deimos' back.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[We Will Rise]]</ref>		During the [[Battleground of Makedonia\|battle]], Brasidas was killed by [[Alexios\|Deimos]], an agent of the [[Cult of Kosmos]] who was supporting Kleon's [[Delian League]]. Shortly thereafter, Kleon himself was killed by [[Kassandra]], after he shot an arrow in Deimos' back.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[We Will Rise]]</ref>

	==Aftermath==		==Aftermath==
	After the battle, hostility between Sparta and Athens was diminished. The Athenian army returned to [[Port of Piraeus\|Piraeus]], while Sparta recalled the reinforcements they had sent for Brasidas. The deaths of two of their great leaders encouraged the two ''poleis'' to push for peace. A treaty for peace was brought forth by Nicias, and soon after Sparta and Athens put aside their differences. However, the peace was not permanent. Although the treaty called for fifty years of peace, the treaty was broken within a decade.<ref>''~~Assassin's Creed: Odyssey –~~ Discovery Tour'' – "Battle of Amphipolis" – The Fifty-Year Peace</ref>		After the battle, hostility between Sparta and Athens was diminished. The Athenian army returned to [[Port of Piraeus\|Piraeus]], while Sparta recalled the reinforcements they had sent for Brasidas. The deaths of two of their great leaders encouraged the two ''poleis'' to push for peace. A treaty for peace was brought forth by Nicias, and soon after Sparta and Athens put aside their differences. However, the peace was not permanent. Although the treaty called for fifty years of peace, the treaty was broken within a decade.<ref>''Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece'' – "Battle of Amphipolis" – The Fifty-Year Peace</ref>

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
	*Historically Kleon was killed by a Thracian soldier, while Brasidas survived his mortal wound long enough to be taken back to Amphipolis and informed of their victory.<ref>''~~Assassin's Creed: Odyssey –~~ Discovery Tour'' – "Battle of Amphipolis" – Unexpected Attack</ref>		*Historically Kleon was killed by a Thracian soldier, while Brasidas survived his mortal wound long enough to be taken back to Amphipolis and informed of their victory.<ref>''Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece'' – "Battle of Amphipolis" – Unexpected Attack</ref>

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==