Persians were way bigger than. Greek soldier and had better tools
Persians were way bigger than. Greek soldier and had better tools
The Spartans, alongside other Greeks were able to hold the Persians by fighting in the narrow pass of Thermopylae with the sea on one side and cliffs on the other. They were a…
Spartans suck
Thermopylae!
The Spartans were able to hold off the larger Persian army primarily due to their superior military training, discipline, and tactical prowess. At the Battle of Thermopylae, they utilized the narrow pass to neutralize the numerical advantage of the Persians, allowing their highly skilled hoplite soldiers to effectively engage in close combat. Additionally, the Spartans' determination and commitment to their way of life, combined with strategic alliances with other Greek city-states, helped bolster their defensive efforts. Their legendary stand became a symbol of courage and sacrifice against overwhelming odds.
The Persian army went on to torch the city of Athens .
The Spartans did not 'follow' the Persians - they were part of a blocking force which delayed the Persian army for three days, and had no effect on the following two-year campaign which defeated the Persians at the battles of Salamis, Plataia and Mycale.
The Battle of Thermopylae .
as the Persians mass army conquered country after country there was more land and more soldiers willing to fight for the Persian empire it continued to be like that country after country....and that is how the Persian army get large:)
Why would the Spartans fight a Spartan army? At the pass of Thermopylae 300 Spartan heavy infantry and 2,100 Spartan light infantry were part of a Greek force of about 8,000 which fought a delaying action against a Persian army in 480 BCE.
At the Pass of Thermopylai a Greek force led by a Spartan king delayed the Persian army for three days.
The main Spartan army was kept at home to guard against a threatened Persian amphibious invasion.