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They were part of a joint effort by the southern Greek city-states to resist a Persian takeover of their cities.

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The Persians invaded mainland Greece to stop them interfering in their empire. Sparta was one of the Greek cities which banded together to resist the invasion.

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Persians.


How many Persians did the 300 Spartans fight?

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