Where did Ptolemy III suffer a major setback?
Battle of Andros
Battle of Raphia
Atlantis
Battle of Salamis
Answer
The Battle of Andros was a naval battle fought between Ptolemy III and Antigonus II in 246 BC. The battle was a major setback for Ptolemy III, as his fleet was defeated by the Antigonids. This defeat allowed Antigonus II to capture the island of Andros and establish a strong presence in the Aegean Sea.
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