As Thermopylai was a mountain pass, it was not in the business of fighting anyone.
The Spartans and the Persians
About 8,000.
The leader was called Leoleadre and they fought at Thermopylae
It was fought to protect the Spartan and Greek homeland from the invading Persian Empire.
Thermopylae
Thermopylae!
Well, they were not apes or dolphins who fought the battle.
Thermopylae.480 BCE.
The Spartans fought the Persians at the Battle of Thermopylae .
The "300" were Spartan hoplite soldiers led by their king Leonidas who fought at the battle of Thermopylae .
The Battle of Thermopylae is the historical name for the battle where the 300 Spartans fought.
The Battle of Thermopylae was fought in the narrow coastal pass of Thermopylae in central Greece. This strategic location was crucial during the Persian invasion of Greece in 480 BC, as it provided an opportunity for a smaller Greek force, led by King Leonidas of Sparta, to hold off a much larger Persian army. The battle is famous for the bravery and sacrifice of the Greek soldiers, despite their eventual defeat.