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It was a holding operation to stop the Persian land advance into southern Greece. The object was to force the Persians to break the impasse with a flanking movement by sea, and the Greek naval forces were waiting, hoping to win a decisive sea battle in the nearby strait of Artemesion.
The Greeks lost the sea battle and the force at Thermopylai, having fulfilled its function, was withdrawn. The Spartan and Thespian contingents remained behind to cover this withdrawal, sacrificing themselves to let the others escape.
The Greek fleet reassembled in the strait at Salamis near Athens and there won the naval victory they had been seeking.
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What was Sparta know for?
The Spartans were the Greeks that lost to the Persians at 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
Was Phillip II the leader of battle of Thermopylae?
Leonidas I was the leader of Battle of Thermopylae.
When did the battle of thermopylae begin?
The Battle of Thermopylae occurred , approximately , August or September 480BC .
What time was the battle of thermopylae?
the battle of Thermopylae took place in August 480 bc
Is Thermopylae a city-state?
The answer is no Because Thermopylae is a battle not a city.
Why was the battle of Thermopylae so important to Xerxes?
It was a very temporary holdup in his inexorable march south.
What was the most important battle in the spartian-athenian war?
the battle of thermoply Thermopylae was in the Second Persian War when Athens and Sparta were on the same side. The most important battle in question was the Siege of Syracuse.
Was the battle of Thermopylae a famous battle?
Yes, it was quite a famous battle.
Where is the battle of thermopylae held?
Greece .
What battle did the Xerxes fight Leonitous and his 300?
The Battle of Thermopylae .
What do the battle of Marathon battle of salamis and the battle of Thermopylae have in common?
The Battle of Marathon, the Battle of Salamis, and the Battle of Thermopylae were fought between Greek city-states and invading Persian Empire forces in the early Fifth Century BCE.
