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What strategy did the Athenians use to fight during the Peloponnesian War? Was it a good

strategy?

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Answer: The Walls Protecting Athens. The walls protecting Athens during the Peloponnesian War. Initially Athens' strategy, as guided by Pericles, was to avoid open battle with the more numerous, and better trained Spartan hoplites, and to instead rely on Athens' superior fleet.

Explanation: Yes.

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