After fleeing from this battle, some of the losing forces were rallied by Archidamos.
After fleeing from this battle, some of the losing forces were rallied by Archidamos. The losers atthis battle were allegedly victims of a curse placed on them by Scedasus for having raped and killedhis daughters. Jason of Pherae reinforced the winning side after this battle. The victoriouscommander here put 50-men-deep columns on his left flank, allowing (*) Pelopidas's men to crush theopposing Royal Bodyguard. Cleombrotus died in this battle, marking the first death in battle of a Spartanking against a Greek army. The victorious commander at this battle would later be killed at the Battle ofMantinea. For 10 points, name this July 371 BCE victory for Epaminondas and the Sacred Band overSparta.
After fleeing from this battle, some of the losing forces were rallied by Archidamos.
Battle of Leuctra