During the Peloponnesian War, Athenians relied on a combination of trade, agriculture, and naval power to secure food supplies. Despite being besieged, they utilized their strong navy to control maritime trade routes and import grain from allied territories. Additionally, the Athenians implemented rationing and stored surplus food before the war to sustain their population during difficult times. This strategic approach allowed them to mitigate the impact of the conflict on their food supply.
Melos
Although the Athenians were very successful in the beginning, the Spartans eventually won the Peloponnesian War.
Minos sought war against the Athenians primarily due to the death of his son, Androgeus, who was killed during a competition in Athens. He believed that the Athenians had wronged him and dishonored his family, prompting him to seek vengeance. Additionally, his desire to assert dominance and retaliate against Athens fueled the conflict, leading to the demand for tribute in the form of Athenian youths to be sent to the Minotaur in Crete.
The Athenians , only because they came to grief during the Peloponnesian Wars by overestimating their powers to overwhelm Sparta .
Food shortages and heavy casualties during World War I
Yes.
Melos
Unknown.
They did not want to have trouble from their allies.
The Peloponnesian War .
Although the Athenians were very successful in the beginning, the Spartans eventually won the Peloponnesian War.
No. Atlantis was at war with Athens.
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Yes, the Athenians resorted to destroying farms during the Peloponnesian War as a strategy to weaken Sparta and its allies. By targeting agricultural resources, they aimed to deprive the Spartans of food and force them into submission. This tactic was part of a broader strategy to disrupt enemy supply lines and maintain Athenian naval superiority. However, such actions also had significant repercussions on local populations and the overall war effort.
Minos sought war against the Athenians primarily due to the death of his son, Androgeus, who was killed during a competition in Athens. He believed that the Athenians had wronged him and dishonored his family, prompting him to seek vengeance. Additionally, his desire to assert dominance and retaliate against Athens fueled the conflict, leading to the demand for tribute in the form of Athenian youths to be sent to the Minotaur in Crete.
The basics were food, clothes, land, slaves.
The Athenians and Spartans fought each other in what is referred to as the Peloponnesian War from 431 to 404 BC .