The Peloponnesian War

Why were the walls of Athens a disadvantage during the Peloponnesian war?

Why were the walls of Athens a disadvantage during the Peloponnesian War? Chapter 17: Ancient Greece at War

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• The walls failed to keep the Spartans out of the city.

• Overcrowding/ Disease

• The walls led to problems bringing in supplies

• The city was cut off from its water supply.