Ancient history

Did the athenians desroyed farms to starve Spartans into surrendering?

Yes, the Athenians destroyed farms to starve the Spartans into surrendering. This strategy was employed during the Peloponnesian War (431-404 BCE), a conflict between Athens and Sparta and their respective allies. The Athenians, led by the statesman Pericles, sought to weaken Sparta by cutting off its food supply. To this end, they ravaged the Spartan countryside, destroying crops and burning fields. This tactic proved effective, as the Spartans were forced to rely on imported food and faced severe shortages.

The destruction of Spartan farms by the Athenians was a key factor in the eventual Athenian victory in the Peloponnesian War