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The Persian invasion of mainland Greece 480-479 BCE.

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Are the first Persian invasion and the battle at thermopylae the same thing?

No the first Persian invasion was in 490bc, the battle associated with the invasion was the Battle of Marathon.


What was the importance of the battle of thermopylae?

It failed in its aim. Its importance was as a symbol of Greek resistance to foreign invasion.


What else was the battle of Thermopylae called?

Nothing else. It was a short delaying action at the start of a two-year invasion.


Why did king leondias go into battle?

in the battle of thermopylae, he received a request from confederated greek forces to aid in defending Greece against the Persian invasion.


Where was the pass at in which 300 Spartans died?

The narrow coastal pass of Thermopylae . August or September 480 BC


What were the names of the three battles in Persia's second invasion of Greece and who won each?

The Battle of Thermopylae: The Persians won the Battle of Thermopylae against the Spartans, but it was a Pyrrhic Victory. The Battle of Salamis: This Naval Battle was critically won by the Athenians against the Persians. The Battle of Plataea: This Battle was won by the Alliance of Greek City States against the Persians.


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


Where was the battle of the three hundred?

If you're talking about the Spartan 300, the battle took place in a part of Greece known as Thermopylae.


Is Thermopylae a city-state?

The answer is no Because Thermopylae is a battle not a city.


Why were only 300 Spartans sent to the battle of thermopylae?

The main Spartan army was kept at home to guard against a threatened Persian amphibious invasion.