Was Ptolemy II successful in the Chremonidean War?
He had major gains
He suffered serious setbacks
It was a stalemate
It was called off
Answer
Yes, Ptolemy II suffered serious setbacks in the Chremonidean War. He lost control of several cities and regions, including Ephesus, and his navy was defeated in a major naval battle near the island of Andros. These setbacks forced Ptolemy to abandon his plans to expand his empire and focus on defending his remaining territories.
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