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Battle of Leuctra, Historic battle in Greece

Name: Battle of Leuctra
Address: GR

The Battle of Leuctra was a significant conflict between the Boeotian army led by Thebans and Spartan forces.

Fought in 371 BC, it marked the end of Sparta's military dominance in ancient Greece.

The tactics used in the Battle of Leuctra, such as the oblique phalanx, had lasting effects on military strategies.

Today, visitors can explore the site where the battle took place near the modern town of Leuktra.

The Battle of Leuctra is particularly notable for the tactical genius of Epaminondas, who broke with traditional phalanx warfare.

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