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According to Herodotus, the Spartan king Leonidas sent most of his small army away to avoid their annihilation, but he remained with his three hundred Spartans, the Thebans, and a few volunteers from the other city-states, and they were killed to the last man. They had held the pass for only two days, but their sacrifice provided an example of resistance which finally rallied Greece to action. It should be remembered that Herodotus has been called the first historian, yet it is possible that he was writing historical fiction, and embellishing the events to make them more dramatic. It is now estimated that the Persian army was about one-tenth as large as Herodotus claimed. Even so Greeks at Thermopylae were still badly outnumbered, although they held every other advantage. Thermopolae Pass is much wider today because of erosion, but at that time it was only a few hundred yards in width. The battle also lulled the Persians into a sense of invincibility which later proved to be untrue.
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Where was the Battle of Thermopylae fought?
At Thermopylai (Hot Springs), a pass on the east coast of Greece opposite the strait between the maniland and the island of Euboia, just south of the Malian Gulf. The Battle of Thermopylae, 480 BC , was fought at Thermopylai , Greece . ~ See related link below .
After losing the battle of thermopylae to the Persians?
The Greek fleet lost the naval battle of Artemesion to the Persians. As the defence of the Thermopylai pass had been to force the naval battle, the force holding the pass was withdrawn as having no further purpost. A second successful sea battle was fought at Salamis.
What was significant about Thermopylae Pass and the Strait of Artemesium?
By blocking the pass at Thermopylae the Persians were forced into a sea battle at Artemesion nearby in order to try to outflank the pass. The Greek fleet was waiting to pounce to defeat the Persian navy in order to eliminate the threat it posed to the Greek cities. Unfortunately for the Greeks, they lost the sea battle and had to withdraw. The blocking force at Thermopylae, no longer required. withdrew back to their cities, the Spartan and Thespian contingents staying behind to cover the withdrawal and being eliminated.
What battle did the Xerxes fight Leonitous and his 300?
The Battle of Thermopylae .
What was Leonidas famous for?
For his sacrifice 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
When did the Battle of Thermopylae end?
480 BCE.
Was The battle of Thermopylae took place on the hill of Thermopylae?
There was a pass at Thermopylai (hot gates - a thermal springs area).
How does the Battle of the Thermopylae represent the ideals of Spartan?
Their steadfastness in battle was complemented by their self-sacrifice at the end by remaining to hold the pass to allow their allies to escape destruction too.
What year did the battle of therompylae end?
The Battle of Thermopylae started and ended in 480BC.
How many Spartans sacrificed themselves at the Battle of Thermopylae?
It is estimated that there were three-hundred Spartan Hoplites who died in the defense of the pass at Thermopylae .
What month did the Battle of Thermopylae end in?
August or September 480 BC .
How might Persia Wars have ended if the Spartans had not slowed the Persians at Thermopylae?
Holding the pass at Thermopylae was used to force a naval battle. The Greeks lost the naval battle, so it was to no avail or effect.
What is the mountain pass that is the site of the heroic battle between the Greeks and Persians and ancient history and the movie 300?
The Pass of Thermopylae.
Who was the commander of the Athens' navy during the battle of Thermopylae?
The Athenian navy was part of the southern Greek fleet which fought the sea battle at Artemesion in the strait next to the pass of Thermopylae. The Athenian component was commanded by Themistocles.
Where did Persia defeated Sparta in 480 B.C.?
The Spartans , along with a Greek coalition of other city-states , were overwhelmed by Persian forces at the pass of Thermopylae : The Battle of Thermopylae .
Was Phillip II the leader of battle of Thermopylae?
Leonidas I was the leader of Battle of Thermopylae.
