Peloponnesian War - Part 2: The fragile peace shatters as war breaks out

War did not arrive with the sound of a single thunderclap. Instead, it came with jagged tremors.In the spring of 431 BCE, night pressed heavy over Boeotia. Thebes, an ally of Sparta, launched a surprise attack on Plataea, a small Athenian ally.Learn more at: https://theconflictarchive.com/conflict/peloponnesian-warThe Conflict Archive is part of The Archive Network by Jonkai Ventures, a collection of podcasts dedicated to exploring history's greatest wars, battles, and the conflicts that shaped our world.Support the podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon:https://thearchivenetwork.com/supportDiscover more archives and stories:https://thearchivenetwork.comExplore this archive:https://theconflictarchive.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.