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A small army of contingents from Greek cities led by Sparta withdrew when its mission of blocking the Thermopylai Pass was completed. The Spartan and Thespian contingents remained behind, sacrificing themselves to cover the withdrawal of the others.
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Who won at the battle of thermopylae?
The Persians defeated the Greek, with each side losing a few thousand casualties.
Is Thermopylae a city-state?
The answer is no Because Thermopylae is a battle not a city.
Were rhinos used in the battle of Thermopylae?
No , rhinos were not used during the battle .
What were the Persian shields made of in the battle of Thermopylae?
Wicker.
Who did the 300 spartan fight with in the battle of Persia?
The Spartans fought the Persians at the Battle of Thermopylae .
When did the Persians defeated the Greeks on land at the battle of thermopylae?
Late August 480 BC
Who won at the battle of thermopylae?
The Persians defeated the Greek, with each side losing a few thousand casualties.
Where did Persia defeated Sparta in 480 B.C.?
The Spartans , along with a Greek coalition of other city-states , were overwhelmed by Persian forces at the pass of Thermopylae : The Battle of Thermopylae .
Who won in the thermomopylaen war?
It was the Battle of Thermopylae in the Second Persian War. The Greeks won. Shortly after Thermopylae the Athenian Navy defeated the Persian Navy at Salamis, and in the next year the Persian Army was defeated by a combined Greek Army at Plataea.
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.
How did the Persians react after losing the battle at Thermopylae?
In fact they crushed the Greek delaying force at Thermopylae an also defeated the Greek navis in the nearby Strait of Artemesion. After both these victories, they moved into southern Greece and occupied Athens.
What hapend at thermopylae?
The Persians defeated the Greek forces..
Did King Leonidas' actions at the Battle of Thermopylae directly contribute to the success of the Greek conflict with the Persians?
No - the Thermopylae battle was a failure, as the sea battle which it was designed to precipitate went against the Greeks. The Persians were defeated at later battles - Salamis 480 BCE, Plataia and Mykale 479 BCE.See also the qquestion: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_was_the_battle_at_Thermopylae_involving_the_300_and_who_won
