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What is Leonidas most famous for?
He led the delaying force against the Persian invasion at Thermopylae pass, and died holding off the Persians to allow the force to escape.
What was Sparta like after the battle of Thermopylae?
It was prepared for war to defend itself and contribute to and lead the Greek effort by sea and land to oppose the Persian invasion. Thermopylae was a holding operation to force a sea battle in the hope of destroying the Persian navy which threatened the Greek cities. The failure of this plan led to a subsequent sea battle at Salamis which succeeded. Sparta then led the coup de grace in the land battle at Plataia.
Who fought in the battle of thermopylae?
The Persian army versus contingents from southern Greek cities.
Was Alexander the great a leader or invader?
He led an invasion of the Persian Empire. He led by force and example, slaughtering opposition and even his own generals who questioned him.
Who led the second Persian invasion in Greece?
persians
Who was in the Thermopylae battle?
The invading Persian army and a consortium of southern Greek city-states led by Sparta.
How might the Persian war have ended if Spartans had not slowed the Persian at Thermopylae?
The defence at Thermopylae was to force a naval engagement in the nearby strait of Artemesion, wih the object of destroying the Persian fleet threat to the Greek cities. The Persian fleet won the three day naval battle and the Greek fleet withdrew to try again at Salamis. The blocking force led by Sparta at Thermopylae withdrew as it had no further purpose. THe Spartan and Thespian contingents selflessly continued to hold the pass to allow the other 5,000 contingents to escape. They were slaughtered. This engagement had no effect on the outcome of the war other than as a symbol of resistance.
How might the Persian war have ended if the Spartans had not slowed the Persian at Thermopylae?
The defence at Thermopylae was to force a naval engagement in the nearby strait of Artemesion, wih the object of destroying the Persian fleet threat to the Greek cities. The Persian fleet won the three day naval battle and the Greek fleet withdrew to try again at Salamis. The blocking force led by Sparta at Thermopylae withdrew as it had no further purpose. THe Spartan and Thespian contingents selflessly continued to hold the pass to allow the other 5,000 contingents to escape. They were slaughtered. This engagement had no effect on the outcome of the war other than as a symbol of resistance.
What was Sparta's role in the Persian Wars?
It led the successful resistance to the Persian invasion 480 to 479 BCE.
How might the Persian War have ended if the Spartans had not slowed the Persians at Thermopylae?
The defence at Thermopylae was to force a naval engagement in the nearby strait of Artemesion, wih the object of destroying the Persian fleet threat to the Greek cities. The Persian fleet won the three day naval battle and the Greek fleet withdrew to try again at Salamis. The blocking force led by Sparta at Thermopylae withdrew as it had no further purpose. THe Spartan and Thespian contingents selflessly continued to hold the pass to allow the other 5,000 contingents to escape. They were slaughtered. This engagement had no effect on the outcome of the war other than as a symbol of resistance.
At the battle thermopylae 300 soldiers from what nation held off the entire Persian empire?
There was a coalition of Greek forces numbering about 4000 at Thermopylae. The coalition was led by King Leonidas and 300 Spartans.
Who did Athens defeat in the second Persian War?
It was part of a coalition led by Sparta which repelled an invasion by the Persian Empire.
