Battle of Lade

The Battle of Lade was a sea battle fought at the end of the Siege of Miletus in 494 B.C. between the Persian forces of Darius and the defenders of Miletus off the coast of the tiny island of Lade. Darius was victorious and Miletus surrendered.

## Sources[edit]

Encyclopedia of Military History, Dupuy & Dupuy, 1979