Attican Campaign Continues (CYOAH!3)

For the next two years Sparta continues to harass Athenian territory in and around Attica, never actually threatening Athens itself, or coming into a decisive battle with Athenian forces. Athens itself doesn't suffer much as a result, while the Spartans likewise do not hold any given amount of territory for very long, spending only a few weeks at a time in Attica before returning to Sparta.

In 430 BC a plague strikes Athens, badly damaging the Athenian military. The Spartans prepare to withdraw from Attica, lest they run the risk of spreading the plague to their own forces.

In the north, after seizing Potidaea, the Athenians continued to run into conflict with the Macedonians. One possible strategy would be to invade the Athenian allies of the Acarnania region to the west, which are disconnected from the rest of Athenian territory. The seizure of Acardnania could potentially be a major loss for Athens in conjunction with Macedon's independent campaign in the north.

Alternatively we could withdraw to the south and await Athens' next action. Athens will likely take advantage of Sparta's retreat and attack Boeotia, during which time Sparta could return and intercept their invasion force.

Where should Sparta concentrate its forces next?


 * Launch the invasion of Acarnania.
 * Return to the south and await Athens' next move.