Battle of Haliartus

Battle of Haliartus
Part of the Corinthian War
Date 395 BC Location Haliartus, Boeotia 38°22′45″N 23°05′16″E / 38.37917°N 23.08778°E / 38.37917; 23.08778 Result Athenian-Boeotian victory Start of the Corinthian War
Belligerents
Sparta Phocis	Athens Boeotia
Commanders and leaders
Lysander †	unknown
Haliartus class=notpageimage| Location of the Battle of Haliartus

The Battle of Haliartus was fought in 395 BC between Sparta and Athens. After Athenians' defeat at the Peloponnesian War, Athens tried to recover, but also gained the support of Boeotia. Dissatisfied with this situation, Sparta sent an army against Athens and was defeated by the Athenians and Boeotians. Lysander, the great king of Sparta, was also killed in the battle. This battle marked the start of the Corinthian War, which continued until 387 BC.