The Ionian War (Pteria)

The Ionian War was a conflict between Lydia and Ionian rebels.

Battle of Sardis
The Battle of Sardis began when the rebels attacked Sardis.The city had barely any defenders and the court retreated to the citadel.The Battle was on the verge of being a Ionian victory when news reached the Ionians that the Lydian army was headed for Miletus,the center of the rebellion.This caused the Ionians to retreat towards Miletus.The battle was ultimately a stalemate.It occurred in 498 BC.It ended in early 497 BC.

Battle of Miletus
The Battle of Miletus occurred when the Ionians caught the Lydian army at Miletus in November,497 BC.The battle lasted until April,496 BC and ended in a Lydian victory.

Battle of the Ionian Sea
The Battle of the Ionian Sea began in March,495 BC.It was the only battle with Greek support in the war.This caused it to last a full year until March,494 BC.A large portion of the Greek fleet and the entire Ionian fleet were destroyed.

Aftermath
The Lydians reconquered Ionia and wanted revenge against the Greeks...