Battle of Phyle

BelligerentsAthenian exilesSpartan garrison of AthensCommanders and leadersThrasybulus CallibiusStrength 700 infantry 700 infantry, two divisions of cavalryCasualties and losses Light 123 killed

The Battle of Phyle was fought between Athenian exiles who were seeking to restore democracy to Athens and a Spartan garrison trying to protect the oligarchic Thirty Tyrants. In the battle, 700 Athenian exiles under Thrasybulus decisively defeated Spartans and their Athenian cavalry in a dawn ambush.