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What is the significance of the battle of the Plataea?
It completed on land the repelling of the Persian invasion begun at the sea battle of Salamis the year befre.
Why didn't the greek unite?
They were very separated by the mountainous land, but in the Battle of Salamis Sparta and Athens united to take down the Persians.
What are some famous quotes from the battle of salamis?
"One is surely right in saying Greece was saved by the Athenians" (Herodotus). "The defeat of the Persian sea host meant the defeat of the land host" (Aeschylus)
How did Sparta win the Thermopylae battle?
It was a combined Greek force to which Sparta provided a contingent. They lost.The battle was a holding operation to force a sea battle on the nearby coast to remove the Persian fleet's threat to the southern cities and expose the Persian supply line. The Greeks lost the sea battle as well. The won a subsequent sea battle at Salamis ans a land battle at Plataia which decided the war in their favour.
Why is the battle of thermopylae called a vicotry in defeat?
The Battle of Thermopylae was a Pyrrhic victory (victory in defeat) for the Persians because although they won the battle, the Persian land forces were exhausted and it led to their defeat at Salamis. The outstanding events at this battle was that approximately 300 Spartan soldiers fought to the death in thisbattle. They , yes were vastly outnumbered. But it spoke to the courage and skills of the Spartan soldiers.This helped the Greek city-states to win the overall war.
Was the end of the Persian invasion after a sea battle at Salamis?
No. After a land battle at Plataia and a sea-land battle at Mycale the following year.
What were the Greeks able to use to win the battle Salamis?
their large area of land
Was the Battle of Waterloo fought on land?
Yes, it was fought on muddy land.
What is the significance of the battle of the Plataea?
It completed on land the repelling of the Persian invasion begun at the sea battle of Salamis the year befre.
Why did the Persians eventually retreat?
Having lost the sea battle of Salamis, they then lost the land battle of Plataea, leaving them with no power.
Is it true that the end of the Persians invasion was soon after a sea battle at salamis?
It ended the following year after the land battle of Plataia and amphibious battle of Mycale.
Is it true that the end of the Persian invasion was soon after a sea battle at salamis?
It ended the following year after the land battle of Plataia and amphibious battle of Mycale.
Did the Persian invasion end after a seabattle at salamis?
No, it was turned back the following year after the land battle of Plataia.
Which battle was a major greek victory in the Persian war?
Salamis (sea), Plataea (land) and Mycale (sea-land).
What was the most famous battle in the Persian War?
Sea - Salamis 480 BCE. Land - Plataea 479 BCE.
The location of a famous battle in which Greeks defeated the Persians was?
From Ancient Greek Map and questions, question #11 isn't?
What was the biggest battle fought by the US?
The Battle of the Bulge, fought against the Germans, in Belgium, during the winter of 1944-45.
