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What did xerxes do to captans after the battle of salamis?
He had the captains of the Phoenician ships in his fleet, who lost their ships early in the battle, beheaded as an example to the others.
How many Greeks were killed in the battle of Salamis?
This is not known, but with 40 ships lost, perhaps 8,000.
The Greeks won the battle of salamis because their ships where?
'Cause their ships could move around quickly. i agree i love you guys
How many people on each side were in the battle of salamis?
About 400 ships on each side, with two hundred per ship. 400x200=80,000.
Why were Greeks on the island of salamis during the battle of salamis?
It was a sea battle. The Greek fleet assembled at the island of Salamis in preparation to fighting the Persian fleet.
Why did the athenians win the battle of salamis?
First of all the Athenians did not win the battle of salamis, the Greeks did and they won because they had smaller and faster Greek ships
What were the ships in the battle of salamis made out of?
Wood, with metal fittings and rams.
What did xerxes do to captans after the battle of salamis?
He had the captains of the Phoenician ships in his fleet, who lost their ships early in the battle, beheaded as an example to the others.
How many died in the battle of salamis?
The actual number of people who died in the Battle of Salamis is not recorded. However, more than 300 ships were lost, many of them with all hands.
Why did the Greeks ship help then win the balle of salamis?
Because Salamis was a sea battle, and the Greek side woulld be at a bit of a disadvantage without ships.
How many people involved in the battle of salamis?
800 ships, crew of each 200 = 160,000.
How many Greeks were killed in the battle of Salamis?
This is not known, but with 40 ships lost, perhaps 8,000.
Who took part in the battle of salamis?
A Persian fleet of about 400 ships and a similar nuber of ships from a consortium of Greek city-states.
How many Persians were involved for salamis war?
Salamis was a sea battle. With about 400 ships on each side, each had 400 x 200 crew = 80,000.
Why did the Spartans fight at salamis?
No, it was the Athenians. Salamis was a sea battle, and at that time Sparta had no navy. Salamis appeared as a chance for the Persians to destroy the Athenian ships, but it was a trap, and the turning point of the Second Persian War.
When did Battle of Salamis happen?
Battle of Salamis happened in -480.
The Greeks won the battle of salamis because their ships where?
'Cause their ships could move around quickly. i agree i love you guys
