Return South (CYOAH!3)

Following the indecisive campaigns of 431 and 430 BC, Spartan forces returned south. During this time the Spartans recovered and awaited the Athenians' next move, which came the following year. Athens had abandoned its defensive strategy with the death of Pericles, instead launching naval assaults all across Spartan territory.

Across the sea the city of Mytilene, and other cities on the island of Lesbos revolted against Athenian supremacy, asking Sparta for support to overthrow the Athenians. At the same time the Athenians would launch an assault on the island of Melos, plundering the island. From here the Athenians could potentially invade Boeotia and threaten the city of Thebes.


 * Answer Mytilene's call and dispatch and army to Lesbos.
 * Attempt to intercept the Athenian fleet near Melos before they can land in Boeotia.
 * March on land to Boeotia and prepare to fight the Athenians if they choose to land.