Reasons Why Sparta Should Have Lost The War

Even after the war, Athens eventually rebuilt its walls, navy, League and democracy. Athenians would have not rebuilt democracy if they thought it did not work, if so, then it would be a waste of their time to rebuild something that clearly did not seem to bring any good. Looking at the history, Sparta should have lost the war. Athens had the leadership, resources and money to go to war. Their navy was strong and unbeatable. Sparta on the other hand lacked leadership, money and had no navy. Their only advantage was the combat on land. Sparta won by joining forces with Persia, Lysander’s command and taking advantage of Athens’ troubles. Athens’ lost due to many factors that were and were not in their control. Alcibiades could have been their ticket to winning, but Athens …show more content…
Democracy in times of war can bring a disadvantage in battle due to the fact that Athens would have had to discuss each war-related issue and decision with the demos. However, in my opinion, it was a coincidence that Athens was a democracy during the war. Athens viewed democracy as the most just form of government. Even after the war, Athens eventually rebuilt its walls, navy, League and democracy. Athenians would have not rebuilt democracy if they thought it did not work, if so, then it would be a waste of their time to rebuild something that clearly did not seem to bring any good. Looking at the history, Sparta should have lost the war. Athens had the leadership, resources and money to go to war. Their navy was strong and unbeatable. Sparta on the other hand lacked leadership, money and had no navy. Their only advantage was the combat on land. Sparta won by joining forces with Persia, Lysander’s command and taking advantage of Athens’ distress. Athens’ lost due to many factors that were and were not in their control. Alcibiades could have been their ticket to win, but Athens decided to exile him, which may have costed them the