Who fought in the battle of Arginusae and what was the outcome?
Answer:
The Battle of Arginusae was one of the most definitive battles of the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta. Although they had a much smaller and poorly equipped force, the Athenians managed to defeat the Spartans, which led to widespread celebration in the city. This celebration was premature, however, as a storm led to the drowning of a large number of sailors and a destruction of the majority of the Athenian fleet. In all, the Athenians technically won the battle, but the damages sustained in the aftermath left them in just as poor of a position as the Spartans. The effects of this battle led to Sparta sending envoys to Athens to ask for peace, but this was denied.