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The Spartans acted as a rear guard allowing the other Greek contingents to withdraw from the battlefield : this act of self-sacrifice ultimately cost the lives of the Spartan rear guard under the command of the Spartan King Leonidas .
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Where the Spartans homo?
The Spartans were a warrior society in ancient Greece known for their military prowess and discipline. They are most famous for their role in the Battle of Thermopylae against the Persians. The term "homo" refers to the Latin word for "man" or "human," but it is not clear what the original question intended to ask in relation to the Spartans.
How did government play a negative role in the battle of Thermopylae?
Government was not involved in the battle. It was a military plan executed by the military. Governments provided the forces.
Who was ephialtes and what his role in the battle?
He was the son of Eurydemas, a Malian. He showed the Persians the only path around the mountain of Thermopylae.
How did the Battle of Thermopylae begin?
It began when the southern Greek forces established a blocking position in the pass to stop the advance of the Persian army into southern Greece. The object was to force the Persians to ty to outflank the obstruction by sea, and the Greek fleet was waiting to pounce on the Persian fleet. Unfortunately for the Greeks they lost the sea battle, and the force at Thermopylae was withdrawn, its purpose having expired. The Spartan and Thespian contingents remained behind to cover the withdrawal and were exterminated.
Who were the Immortals and what was their significance to the Persian empire?
The 'Immortals' played an important role in Cyrus the Great's conquest of the Neo-Babylonian Empire in 547 BC. Immortals participated in the Battle of Thermopylae 480 BC & were amongst the Persian occupation troops in Greece in 479 BC
What was the Immortals' significance to the Persian empire?
The 'Immortals' played an important role in Cyrus the Great's conquest of the Neo-Babylonian Empire in 547 BC. Immortals participated in the Battle of Thermopylae 480 BC & were amongst the Persian occupation troops in Greece in 479 BC.
What exactly is Leonidas famous for?
Leonidas was an ancient Greek king. He was believed to be the descendant of Hercules, so supposedly possessed incredible strength. He was a spartan king,well known for his role in the battle of thermopylae.
Why was davy Crockett important to history?
Because of his role in the battle of the Alamo
What did the Spartans believe in?
The Spartans believed in discipline, military strength, and a strict social hierarchy. They valued physical fitness, courage in battle, and loyalty to the state above all else. Religion and superstition played a significant role in their daily lives as well.
Why was Davy Crockett important to Texas history?
Because of his role in the battle of the Alamo
Is it true in ancient Greece 300 soldiers held off 200000 Persian elite troops for 3 days?
No, 7,000 Greek armoured warriors and 9,000 light infantry held the pass for 3 days against 180,000 Persian infantry and cavalry. This was to force the Persians to try to bypass the position with their fleet, with the Greek fleet waiting to pounce. The Greeks lost the naval battle and so the blocking force was withdrawn. The Spartan (300 armoured warriors and 2,100 light infantry) and Thespian contingents stayed to cover the retreat and were all killed, bravely protecting their allies' escape. Folklore: At the battle of Thermopylae 300 Spartan hoplites held of the entire Persian army. They were, however massacred at the end when a traitor from the Spartans led the Persians along a goat track through the mountains. The Persians could then come upon the Spartans from the rear and they were slaughtered to a man. EwwwwwThe header says it all. I'm guessing this is a "300" fan posting the above answer. Yes, a Greek force held off the Persian advance by King Xerxes I for 3 days at Thermopylae. BUT, the tell is, Ephialtes (the greek traitor) was not Spartan, he was a local who lived at Malis, not far from the battle site. The exact number of Persians is unknown, Herodotus records over 5000000, but it was probably nearer the given number in the question. There were not just 300 Spartans at Thermopylae, the were supported by 7000 other Greeks from all over the south of Hellas. These included more Spartans, not Hoplite troops but inferior light infantry. The Persians were held off until the third day of fighting, when Leonidas (the Spartan King and Leader of the Greek force) was killed. The Greeks were desperate to recover his body and much pushing back and forth ensued until the Spartans reached and recovered his corpse. The Greeks, now angry, fought all the harder and by the end of the battle, although surrounded (they had been betrayed by the afformentioned Ephialtes) The Persians had to finish them off with arrows. Only the Spartans, Thespians and Thebans perished at Thermopylae. Leonidas sent all but the Thebans home (The Thebans' loyalty to Hellas was questionable) but the Thespians stayed anyway as they too felt they should stand and sacrifice themselves in order that all of Greece should stand together against the Persian armies. The Thespians, often forgotten, played a major role in Thermopylae, their sacrifice, you could argue, was greater than that of the Spartans. It was illegal for a Spartan to abandon the field of battle (even the Spartan messenger Leonidas sent back to Sparta was exiled and died in shame) but the Thespians had every right to leave, and didn't. The battle of Thermopylae in 480BC stands as a MAJOR turningpoint in global history, before September 480BC the idea that there is something worth more than life itself was very sparse, but now, to sacrifice your life for a glorious cause is regarded as a noble and beautiful thing to do.
What were the 3 most significant events in the Battle of Thermopylae?
The Greek city contingents blocked the pass to provoke sea battle designed to destroy the Persian fleet. The sea battle was lost by the Greek fleet in the nearby strait at Artemesion. The force at Thermopylai, having no further role, was withdrawn, and the Spartan and Thespian contingents were destroyed in covering the withdrawal.
