Philip and Alexander March South

Following the victory at Chaeronea, Philip II of Macedon and his son Alexander advanced into the Peloponnese region, where they faced little resistance. Their campaign resulted in significant devastation across Laconia, a region historically associated with Sparta. The military actions led to the expulsion of Spartan forces from various territories, marking a shift in power dynamics within the region. This maneuver not only weakened Spartan influence but also demonstrated the military prowess of the Macedonian forces under Philip and Alexander's leadership. In Corinth, Philip took a strategic step by establishing the 'Hellenic Alliance', which was inspired by the earlier anti-Persian coalition formed during the Greco-Persian Wars. This alliance aimed to unify the Greek city-states under Macedonian hegemony, fostering cooperation among them while simultaneously consolidating Philip's power. The formation of this alliance included most of the Greek city-states, which signified a pivotal moment in the political landscape of ancient Greece, as it laid the groundwork for future Macedonian dominance and the eventual expansion of Alexander's empire.