The Siege of Syracuse

414 BC the city of Syracuse became a focal point of conflict during the pelian war the Athenians sought to expand their influence launching a massive Expedition against the Sicilian City What followed was an intense Siege marked by Innovative military strategies and remarkable engineering Feats Archimedes the brilliant mathematician famously defended the city with ingenious war machines including the claw of Archimedes capable of lifting enemy ships from the water however despite initial successes the Athenians faced logistical failures and fierce resistance by 413 BC their forces were decimated leading to a staggering defeat that changed the course of the war and showcased the might of Syracuse