Demetrius I regains Antigonos' kingdom 288-283

What if Demetrius I, was able to regain Antigonos Monophthalmus' kingdom in Asia Minor in the period of 288-283.

In 288-87 he has just given up the throne of Macedon, attacked Athens and is looking for new territory. This scenario implies that Demetrius men stay loyal to him and he is able to rally thousands more men from his fathers former lands. Lysimachus was already unpopular with the people of Asia Minor, so prehaps Demetrius can gain support.

i figure either Seleucus and Demetrius become allies and jointly attack Lysimachus or Demetrius takes Lysimachus's possesions in Asia Minor and then fights Seleucus and some how wins ;).

your thoughts, hope this all makes sense :eek:?
 
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I think your best bet to get Demetrius to get Asia Minor back is much closer to Ipsus, when he was at his height. At this point, he is more or less a spent force I think in terms of gaining anything other than Makedon.
 
I think your best bet to get Demetrius to get Asia Minor back is much closer to Ipsus, when he was at his height. At this point, he is more or less a spent force I think in terms of gaining anything other than Makedon.

What year do you think would be his best chance?

Also do you think prehaps if he lived a little longer until say 279 he could have had more of an opening. In the confusion of the battle of Corupedium, Lysimachus death and Seleucus's assasination.
 
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