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The Persians invaded mainland Greece and faced a combined fleet and army of some Greek city-states, including Sparta. The Persians were defeated at sea and on land.

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How were Spartans able to hold off such a large Persian army?

Persians were way bigger than. Greek soldier and had better tools


How were Spartans able to hold off a large Persian army?

Persians were way bigger than. Greek soldier and had better tools


The Greco-Persian Wars were fought from 499 to 449 B.C. between the Greeks and the Persians for control of areas of Ancient Greece. The Greeks were eventually able to decisively beat the Persians and?

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How were Persians eventually able to defeat the Spartans?

The Persians did not defeat the Spartans. If you are talking about the engagement at Thermopylai, the Greek force holding the pass was evacuated and the Spartan element (King Leonidas' personal bodyguard) stayed behind to allow then to withdraw unscathed. They were eventually overwhelmed in carrying out this selfless sacrifice.


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What advantage did Greece have over the Persians?

The Greeks were operating in 'internal lines', that is they were able to get their soldiers, weapons and food from local sources. The Persians had to bring theirs from Asia, and after their fleet was defeated at Salamis, had to send half their army home as they could not support them. With evened numbers, the superiority of the Greek armoured infantry was telling over the unarmoured Persian infantry, and they negated the Persian cavalry advantage by fighting on rough ground.


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Who won the persion war of 431 bc?

sparta,athens and other city states united against a common foe-the persians. were able to keep the persians from conquering the greeks.


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Persian trade was the cornerstone for cultural enhancement. Whether via internal trade or the Silk route, Persians were able to influence other people with their customs and traditions. At the same time, Persians also learned from these trading partners and nations as well.