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.
Thermopylae!
Helots were important because they revolted often. The average Spartan citizen had 12 helots to himself. So, the helots outnumbered the Spartans. The helots' large rebellions caused the Spartans to strenghten their army. This constant test of military ability made the Spartan military strong and powerful.
In the Battle of Thermopylae, a small force of approximately 300 Spartan warriors, led by King Leonidas, defended against a vastly larger Persian army in 480 BC. Alongside the Spartans, there were also several hundred other Greek allies, but the Spartans were the most notable and committed to the stand. Their bravery and sacrifice have become legendary symbols of courage and resistance against overwhelming odds.
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Spartan Slaves, or to be more accurate, serfs, were called helots. Sparta became the military state as most know it by today after a revolution of the helots, in which many Spartans died, but were able to gain control over the helots and began to build a viscous army
Pericles had to over come him knowing the power of the Spartan's army before they went into battle with the Spartans.
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.
Spartans suck
At the Pass of Thermopylai a Greek force led by a Spartan king delayed the Persian army for three days.
The main Spartan army was kept at home to guard against a threatened Persian amphibious invasion.
Thermopylae!
The ancient Spartan shield, known as the hoplon or aspis, was a crucial part of Spartan battle tactics and warfare strategies. It provided protection for the soldier and his neighboring comrade in the phalanx formation, allowing for a strong defensive line that could withstand enemy attacks. The shield also symbolized the unity and discipline of the Spartan army, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and cohesion in battle.
After a battle or campaign was concluded.
Yes the Persians did defeat the 300 Spartans and Greeks, but after, a double spy led the Persians to the wrong straight after destroying Athens. The Greek fleet overwhelemed the Persians, so the Persians retrieted. The Persian bridge that was biult was destroyed and the the Greeks kept part of the bridge as a trophy. With Persia now out of their homeland, the Spartans and Athenians teamed up once more and went to battle with the Persians. The battle of Persia and Sparta/Athens lasted 3 years. The Spartan/Athenian army defeted the Persians!Persia lost against the Spartans/Athenians!
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Helots were important because they revolted often. The average Spartan citizen had 12 helots to himself. So, the helots outnumbered the Spartans. The helots' large rebellions caused the Spartans to strenghten their army. This constant test of military ability made the Spartan military strong and powerful.
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