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Was there any other spartan vs Persian battles other than the battle of thermopylae?
Thermopylai was not a Spartan-Persian battle. It was part of the Persian invasion of peninsular Greece lasting two years involving many Greek cities. The Spartan force at Thermopylai was 300 warriors out of a Greek force of about 8,000.
The two-year invasion included several sea and land battles in which Sparta provided some of the Greek naval forces and land forces totalling a couple of hundred thousand. Those battles were Artemesion, Salamis, Plataia and Mykale.
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Why the Battle of Thermopylae was fought?
It was fought to protect the Spartan and Greek homeland from the invading Persian Empire.
Who did the 300 spartan fight with in the battle of Persia?
The Spartans fought the Persians at the Battle of Thermopylae .
What were the Persian shields made of in the battle of Thermopylae?
Wicker.
What is the battle where 300 Spartans fought a huge spartan army?
Why would the Spartans fight a Spartan army? At the pass of Thermopylae 300 Spartan heavy infantry and 2,100 Spartan light infantry were part of a Greek force of about 8,000 which fought a delaying action against a Persian army in 480 BCE.
What was the battle strategy for the battle of thermopylae?
The overall Greek strategy was to thwart the Persian advance at the narrow pass of Thermopylae using a Spartan/Thespian/Theban blocking force , while at sea the Athenian Admiral Themistocles was to prevent Persian naval forces from outflanking the Greek land contingent by making an amphibious landing behind the Spartan King Leonidas and the Greeks . Themistocles was able to defeat the Persians at the sea battle of Salamis and the Greeks were able to withstand the Persian infantry assaults only to be outflanked on the land because the traitor Ephialtes had shown the Persians a way of outflanking the Greeks by showing the Persians a way around the pass of Thermopylae .h
Why the Battle of Thermopylae was fought?
It was fought to protect the Spartan and Greek homeland from the invading Persian Empire.
What were all of the battles of the greco- Persian war?
1st- Battle of Marathon 2nd- Battle of Thermopylae 3rd- Battle of Salamis 4th- Battle of Plataea
What are a few of the Spartan legacies?
The Battle of Thermopylae.
Whom was the battle of Thermopylae with?
The battle of Thermopylae was fought between Greek mainland cities led by Sparta and a Persian invading army. If you have ever seen the movie 300 that's what it is. But there were also about 5,000 non-Spartan troops with the Spartans.
Spartan general who was killed in the Battle of Thermopylae?
Leonidas .
Why were only 300 Spartans sent to the battle of thermopylae?
The main Spartan army was kept at home to guard against a threatened Persian amphibious invasion.
What role did the Spartan warriors play in the story of the Battle of Thermopylae?
The Spartan warriors played a crucial role in the Battle of Thermopylae by bravely defending the narrow pass against the Persian army, delaying their advance and allowing other Greek forces to prepare for battle. Their sacrifice and determination became a symbol of courage and resilience in the face of overwhelming odds.
Who was the spartan general that was killed in the battle of thermopylae?
no one cares
Why did the Persians not win the Battle of Thermopylae?
The Greek force at the Thermopylae was a blocking force to hold up the Persian army and so provoke a sea battle in the strait beside it, in an attempt by the Greeks to destroy the Persian fleet. The Greeks lost, and with the blocking force at Thermopylae no longer of use, it was withdrawn. The Spartan and Thespian contingents remained behind to cover the withdrawal and were killed.
Who did the 300 spartan fight with in the battle of Persia?
The Spartans fought the Persians at the Battle of Thermopylae .
What were the Persian shields made of in the battle of Thermopylae?
Wicker.
Who was the spartan king at the battle of thermopylae?
Xerxes the first
