In 480 BC, the people of Athens joined forces with Sparta primarily due to the imminent threat posed by the Persian Empire, which was invading Greece. The Persian King Xerxes aimed to conquer the Greek city-states, prompting a need for a united front against the common enemy. Despite their rivalry, Athens and Sparta recognized that their survival depended on collaboration, leading to the formation of the Hellenic League. This alliance culminated in significant battles, notably at Thermopylae and Salamis, where the Greeks successfully resisted Persian advances.
The surrender of the beseiged city of Athens to the the Peloponnesian land and naval forces led by Sparta.
Sparta and Athens united during the Persian Wars primarily out of a shared threat posed by the Persian Empire, which sought to expand its control over the Greek city-states. Despite their significant differences in governance and military strategy—Sparta being a militaristic oligarchy and Athens a democratic city-state—their common interest in preserving Greek independence compelled them to form alliances, such as the Hellenic League. This collaboration was crucial in key battles like those at Marathon and Salamis, where their combined forces successfully repelled the Persian invasion.
they never joined forces
Sparta and Athens united to confront King Xerxes during the Second Persian invasion of Greece, culminating in the famous battles of Thermopylae and Salamis in 480 BCE. The Greek forces effectively halted Xerxes' advance after the naval victory at Salamis, which forced the Persian fleet to retreat. This marked a turning point in the war, leading to the eventual withdrawal of Persian forces from Greece. The Greek coalition continued to fight until the conclusion of the war in 479 BCE, with the Battle of Plataea.
Sparta had the best military forces, enough to take out Athens.
Athens and Sparta both had very efficient fighting forces and and were the two powerhouse cities in Greece.
The caused of lack of trust between Athens and Sparta were suspicion. As Athenian empire became rich and powerful, other city-states such as Sparta grew suspicious of it aim. Led by Sparta, they start join forces against Athens.
Sparta and Athens
Sparta by far. The Sparta's military forces dominated during their glory days, and no one stood in their path.
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Sparta and Athens
Sparta and Athens
Sparta and Athens