07-14-2008, 06:18 PM
Paralus is right. Only 700 Spartiates were present at Leuktra. Their total number was between 1000 - 1500 max. at the time of Leuktra.
Of the 700 Spartiates 400 died, among them almost all the royal bodyguard, officers and of course the king himself.
Of the 700 Spartiates 400 died, among them almost all the royal bodyguard, officers and of course the king himself.