Sparta Helps at Olpae (CYOAH!3)


 * ''Previous: Battle of Naupactus

The Ambracians are joined by Demosthenes' army, as well as a naval force departing from Naupactus. The Spartans meanwhile, under the command of Eurylochus, manage to sneak past the Acarnanians and into Olpae to reinforce the defenders there.

In the ensuing Battle of Olpae the Spartan general Eurylochus is killed, despite initially managing to surround the Athenians, and the Spartan-led defense is eventually broken. The Ambracians flee to Argos, where they are defeated by the Acarnanians, while a second army is also defeated near Idomene. As a consequence of the battles, Ambracia signs a 100 year peace with Acarnania and Athens, removing them from Sparta's side in the war.

Elsewhere, without Spartan aid the Boeotians are decisively defeated at the Battle of Tanagra, however, the Athenians eventually withdraw. the Athenians prepare for another invasion of Boeotia by raising a force of approximately 15,000 men. At the same time the city of Megara, which has suffered frequent attacks from the Athenians and the effects of a near decade-long blockade, is now being threatened by an advancing army as well.


 * Send an army to Megara to counter the Athenian army there.
 * The stronghold on Sphacteria should be removed before it causes further harm.