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Battle of the Elleporus

389 BCE · 4th century BCE · Also known as Battle of the Eleporus

The Battle of the Elleporus was fought in 389 BCE in southern Italy between Dionysius I of Syracuse and the Italiote League of Greek cities led by Croton. Dionysius surprised and routed the League's army near the Elleporus river, then released the prisoners without ransom. The victory let him take Kaulonia and Hipponion and dominate the toe of Italy.

Mentioned in 2 state histories

KauloniaItaliote League

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