What was the reason for Athenians' defeat in the Pelonnesian War

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Charles Griffin

3 February, 02:24

What was the reason for Athenians' defeat in the Pelonnesian War

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The Peloponnesian War was a war between the Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta. This war lasted 27 years from 431 B. C to 404 B. C. and ended with a Spartan victory. In general, Sparta had a powerful army and was able to control land battles and Athens had a powerful navy and was able to control the sea. Sparta was able to eventually win this war for several reasons.