300 Spartan heavy infantry and their 2,100 light infantry, plus 1,400 Thespians died at the pass at Thermopylae.
Three Spartans died defending the pass of Thermopylae
Three hundred Spartans died defending the Pass of Thermopylae, also known as The Hot Gates. After the battle was over, the Persians gained control of Boeotia.
The Famous 300 Spartans were killed defending a pass called Thermopylae in 480 B.C. ( Thur-mop-oh-lee).
the pass is called "The Pass of Thermopylae"
Three hundred Spartans died defending the pass at Thermopylae during a heroic stand against the vastly larger Persian army led by King Xerxes in 480 BCE. Despite being heavily outnumbered, the Spartans, led by King Leonidas, fought fiercely to delay the Persian advance and protect Greece. Their sacrifice became a symbol of courage and determination, showcasing the Spartan commitment to their homeland and ideals of honor. Ultimately, they were betrayed by a local resident who revealed a secret path to the Persians, leading to the Spartans' encirclement and demise.
except two which left from theropylae because of injuries all the rest died in battle.
except two which left from theropylae because of injuries all the rest died in battle.
The narrow coastal pass of Thermopylae . August or September 480 BC
300 Spartans heavy infantry and 2,100 light infantry.
It is estimated that there were three-hundred Spartan Hoplites who died in the defense of the pass at Thermopylae .
They hung on defending the pass to let the rest of the Greek defenders escape to seek friendly walls before the Persian cavalry broke through. A noble sacrifice.
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