Athens launches disastrous Sicilian Expedition from "summary" of The History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides
In the midst of the Peloponnesian War, the Athenians made a bold and fateful decision to launch an expedition to Sicily. This decision would prove to be disastrous, leading to devastating consequences for Athens. The expedition was conceived as a way to expand Athenian power and influence, as well as to secure valuable resources from the island of Sicily. However, the ambitious plan quickly unraveled due to a series of strategic blunders and misjudgments. The Athenian forces, under the command of Alcibiades, Nicias, and Lamachus, arrived in Sicily full of confidence and optimism. However, they soon found themselves facing stiff resistance from the Sicilian cities, which were united in their determination to resist Athenian aggression. As the expedition dragged on, the Athenian forces found themselves bogged down in a protracted and bloody conflict. Supplies ran low, morale plummeted, and the soldiers began to suffer from disease and exhaustion. The Sicilian cities, meanwhile, were able to rally...
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