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The Greek coalition opposing the Persian attempt to impose peace on them selected the Salamis strait as the place to defeat the Persian fleet after earlier failing at Artemesion. The Persians wished to reliminate the Greek fleet. So it was a mutually satisfctoy arrangement, and the battle was started.
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Why were Greeks on the island of salamis during the battle of salamis?
It was a sea battle. The Greek fleet assembled at the island of Salamis in preparation to fighting the Persian fleet.
Where did the Battle Of Salamis take place?
The Battle of Salamis took place in the strait between Piraeus and Salamis Island, an island in the Saronic Gulf near Athens.
Where did the battle of salamis occur?
In the strait between the island of Salamis and Athens.
Where was the battle of salamis held?
In the bay between the island of Salamis and Athens.
Where was the battle of Salamis taken place?
In the strait between Salamis Island and Athens.
When did Battle of Salamis happen?
Battle of Salamis happened in -480.
Why were Greeks on the island of salamis during the battle of salamis?
It was a sea battle. The Greek fleet assembled at the island of Salamis in preparation to fighting the Persian fleet.
What number battle was the battle of salamis?
480
Where did the Battle Of Salamis take place?
The Battle of Salamis took place in the strait between Piraeus and Salamis Island, an island in the Saronic Gulf near Athens.
Where did the battle of salamis occur?
In the strait between the island of Salamis and Athens.
Where was the battle of salamis held?
In the bay between the island of Salamis and Athens.
Who was been defeated in the battle of salamis?
Xerxes I of Persia was defeated in the naval battle of Salamis by Athenian admiral Themistocles .
Where was the battle of Salamis taken place?
In the strait between Salamis Island and Athens.
How long did the battle of salamis take?
Approximately 1 month! :D The question you mean is : how long did the battle of salamis last? ;)
Where was the battle of strait of salamis?
Between the Island of Salamis and the Greek mainland near Athens.
Where was the battle of salamis fought at?
In the straits between mainland Greece and the Island of Salamis, September 480 BC. The battle was a decisive Greek victory
What was the key battle site of Persian Wars?
Salamis which destroyed Persian sea power.
