Seizing Scione (CYOAH!3)


 * ''Previous: Battle of Amphipolis

Although the armistice technically goes into effect, it is clear that neither side takes it seriously. The speculation that Athens merely wanted to buy time to fortify and reinforce its position turns out to be true, as Athens rushes more men into Thrace and prepares to defend its major settlements. Likewise the Spartans continue their campaigning, seizing the city of Scione before Athens can reach it.

As a result Athens dispatches Cleon with a force of thirty ships, 1200 hoplites, 300 cavalry, and many more allied reinforcements to retake the settlements under Spartan control. Torone and Scione are eventually taken by the Athenians once more, before taking up a defensive position at the port of Eion. The Spartans under Brasidas lead an army of approximately 2,000 hoplites, 300 cavalry, and some other allied troops, and are positioned near Strymon, however, the Spartan command advices retreating to Amphipolis, believing that they cannot defeat the Athenians in an open battle.


 * Retreat to Amphopolis and defend the city, preparing to fight Cleon there.
 * Attack Cleon's position anyway by assaulting the city of Eion.