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The Spartans were part of a Greek force at Thermopylai. Their object was not to defend athens but to be part of a strategy to defeat the Persians in a naval battle.

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Q: Where did 300 Spartans try but fail to prevent the Persians from attacking Athens?
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Who did the Athens and Spartans unite to defeat?

The Persians who was led by Xerxes .


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What was the battle names of Sparta and Athens when Sparta sent olny 300 men?

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How did the Sparta and the Athens unite to defeat the Persians?

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What happend when Persia and Sparta had war?

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