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The Battle of Leuctra was the decisive battle
in the
 Boeotian-Spartan
War, which was fought 379-371 BC.
In this war, Athens allied with Boeotia.
WHO FOUGHT?
The Boeotians, led by Epaminondas vs. the Spartans, led by
their king,
Cleombrotus.
WHO WON?
The Boeotians won the battle of Leuctra.
HOW MANY WERE
KILLED?
Xenophon says that
about 1,000 Spartans were killed in this battle. Spartan King
Cleombrotus was one of them.
Here are the maps
Map of the Battle of Leuctra 371 BC - Initial Situation
Map of the Battle of Leuctra 371 BC - Opening Moves
Map of the Battle of Leuctra 371 BC - Decisive Action
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