The general modern consensus is that the Spartan commander King Cleombrotus led approximately 10,000 Peloponnesian infantry, including 700 Spartiates (i.e. full Spartan citizens), and 1,000 cavalry, against 7,000 Boeotian infantry, and 700 cavalry, led overall by the Theban commander who, with Pelopidas in command of the elite 300-strong Sacred Band?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Epaminondas
Answer: Epaminondas. Why not the others: "Pelopidas" commanded the elite Sacred Band of Thebes under Epaminondas's overarching tactical plan; "Gorgidas" was the original founder and organizer of the elite 300-strong Sacred Band of Thebes; "Pammenes" was a Theban general who hosted the youthful Philip II of Macedon as a hostage in Thebes.
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