Ancient naval battle in the eastern Strait of Bonifacio
Battle of Alalia
Map of the Tyrrhenian Sea surrounded by Etruscans, Greeks, and Phoenicians
Date
Some time between 540 BC and 535 BC
Location
Off the coast of Corsica
Result
Greek victory[1]
Territorial changes
The Greeks evacuated Corsica, which was captured by the Etruscans, while Carthage maintained its hold on Sardinia
Belligerents
The Greek Phocaean Colonies of Alalia
Carthage Etruscans
Strength
60 Pentekonters
Around 120 Ships
Casualties and losses
Almost 40 Pentekonters
Unknown
For other uses of "Alalia", see Alalia (disambiguation).
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