Leuctra 371 BCThis detailed study explores the battle of Leuctra and the tactics that ultimately led to the complete defeat of Sparta, freeing Greece from domination by Sparta in a single afternoon. The battle of Leuctra, fought in early July 371 BC, was one of the most important battles ever in the ancient world. Not only did it see the destruction of Spartan dominance over Greece, but it also introduced several tactical innovations which remain studied and