431 B.C. — The Greek world trembles as two titanic powers, Athens and Sparta, lock horns in the opening stages of the Peloponnesian War. Sparta, with its formidable land forces, advances on the heart of Athenian territory, burning fields and villages in a ruthless campaign to break its rival’s will. Behind the impenetrable Long Walls of Athens, Pericles rallies his people, relying on the unmatched Athenian navy to outmaneuver Sparta’s brutal strength on land. This is not merely a struggle for dominance but a conflict that will define the fate of the Greek city-states.

On one side, the disciplined hoplites of Sparta stand as the embodiment of military tradition, while Athens, with its innovative strategies and cultural brilliance, fights to preserve its empire. This documentary dives into the critical moments that set the stage for one of history’s most iconic wars. Witness the resilience, ambition, and sacrifice that transformed the Peloponnesian War into a story of strategy and endurance, where the rivalry between Sparta and Athens shaped the ancient world forever.

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