When did Athenian archers pepper Spartan hoplites with arrows for days on an island?
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You are certainly remembering of the history of the garrison of Sphacteria island.
Some things to adjust from the description you made:
- Athenians did not only use archers, but javeliniers as well
- Spartans were isolated by the water, in the island
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