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After the withdrawal of the main Greek city forces, the Spartan and Thespian contingents remained behind to cover their withdrawal and were killed where they stood.
The Theban contingent was also kep back from the withdrawal to face the music because the commander King Leonidas suspected Thebes of secretly siding with the Persians. This contingent separated itself from the other two contingents and surrendered at the first opportunity, and so survived and were released to go back to their city..
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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.
What were the consequences of the battle of Thermopylae?
The pass at Thermopylae was held to precipitate a sea battle to destroy the Persian fleet in the nearby strait of Artemesia - the sea battle was lost so the blocking force was withdrawn. The Spartan contingent continued to hold the pass to cover the blocking force's withdrawal. It was annihilated, but won lasting fame for its selfless sacrifice.
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.
What do the battle of marathon the battle of salamis and 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.
Who fought in Battle of Thermopylae?
The Spartans and the Persians
