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The plan to hold the pass to provoke a sea battle in the nearby strait to destroy the Persian navy failed as the Greeks lost the sea battle.
As this failed, the Greek holding force dispersed back to their cities.
Leonidas and his Spartan 2,400 heavy and light infantry continued to hold the pass to let them escape. They were slaughtered.
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Is Thermopylae a city-state?
The answer is no Because Thermopylae is a battle not a city.
Were rhinos used in the battle of Thermopylae?
No , rhinos were not used during the battle .
What were the Persian shields made of in the battle of Thermopylae?
Wicker.
Who did the 300 spartan fight with in the battle of Persia?
The Spartans fought the Persians at the Battle of Thermopylae .
Were did leonidas die?
King Leonidas died in the battle of thermopylae.
Where was the pass at in which 300 Spartans died?
The narrow coastal pass of Thermopylae . August or September 480 BC
Was Phillip II the leader of battle of Thermopylae?
Leonidas I was the leader of Battle of Thermopylae.
When did the battle of thermopylae begin?
The Battle of Thermopylae occurred , approximately , August or September 480BC .
What time was the battle of thermopylae?
the battle of Thermopylae took place in August 480 bc
Is Thermopylae a city-state?
The answer is no Because Thermopylae is a battle not a city.
Was the battle of Thermopylae a famous battle?
Yes, it was quite a famous battle.
Where is the battle of thermopylae held?
Greece .
Did King Leonidas' actions at the Battle of Thermopylae directly contribute to the success of the Greek conflict with the Persians?
No - the Thermopylae battle was a failure, as the sea battle which it was designed to precipitate went against the Greeks. The Persians were defeated at later battles - Salamis 480 BCE, Plataia and Mykale 479 BCE.See also the qquestion: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_was_the_battle_at_Thermopylae_involving_the_300_and_who_won
What battle did the Xerxes fight Leonitous and his 300?
The Battle of Thermopylae .
What do the battle of Marathon battle of salamis and the battle of Thermopylae have in common?
The Battle of Marathon, the Battle of Salamis, and the Battle of Thermopylae were fought between Greek city-states and invading Persian Empire forces in the early Fifth Century BCE.
What do the battle of marathon the battle of salamis and battle of thermopylae have in common?
The Battle of Marathon, the Battle of Salamis, and the Battle of Thermopylae were fought between Greek city-states and invading Persian Empire forces in the early Fifth Century BCE.
Who fought in Battle of Thermopylae?
The Spartans and the Persians
