Battle of Deres

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Battle of Deres
Part of the Second Messenian War
Date c. 640 BC?
Location Messenia
Result Disputed
Belligerents
Messenia Sparta
Commanders
Aristomenes
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Second Messenian War
Deres - Boar's sign - Fares - Great Foss - Eira

The Battle of Deres was a fight between the Spartans and the Messenians, which occurred c. 640 BC, it was the first major military engagement of the Second Messenian War. The Spartans and Messenians didn't have any allies at the time of conflict and the outcome of the battle was highly disputed. After the battle, the Messenians offered Aristomenes the crown of Messenia. Aristomenes declined the offer, preferring instead to become general with absolute powers.

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