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Why do people say that the Battle of Thermopylae saved saved democracy for fututre generations?
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∙ 11y ago
Because they are ignorant of the reality. The battle of Thermopylai was a holding action to force a sea battle to destroy the Persian fleet. The sea battle failed and the force holding the pass of Thermopylai dispersed. It had no positive success.
And none of the Greek states were democracies at that stage, so they could not have saved democracy.
It did however stand as a symbol of fighting tenaciously against the odds. It also stood as a symbol of sacrifice for others - the Spartan contingent continued to hold the pass to let the other contingents escape, and were all killed, sacrificing themselves for their allies.
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What battle did the Xerxes fight Leonitous and his 300?
The Battle of Thermopylae .
What was Leonidas famous for?
For his sacrifice in the battle of Thermopylae.
What were the spears at the battle of Thermopylae made of?
wood
How many Spartans sacrificed many soldiers at the battle of what?
battle of thermopylae
Who returned Xeones to life at the battle of Thermopylae?
apollo
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.
Was the battle of Thermopylae a famous battle?
Yes, it was quite a famous battle.
Where is the battle of thermopylae held?
Greece .
What battle did the Xerxes fight Leonitous and his 300?
The Battle of Thermopylae .
What do the battle of Marathon battle of salamis and the battle of Thermopylae have in common?
The Battle of Marathon, the Battle of Salamis, and the Battle of Thermopylae were fought between Greek city-states and invading Persian Empire forces in the early Fifth Century BCE.
What do the battle of marathon the battle of salamis and battle of thermopylae have in common?
The Battle of Marathon, the Battle of Salamis, and the Battle of Thermopylae were fought between Greek city-states and invading Persian Empire forces in the early Fifth Century BCE.
Who fought in Battle of Thermopylae?
The Spartans and the Persians
When did the Battle of Thermopylae end?
480 BCE.
