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What were Persian Empire shields made of?
Wicker.
Why were the battles of Thermopylae and Salamis important?
The battle of Thermopylae was a delaying land action to force the Persians into a sea battle to try to destroy the Persian fleet which threatened the Greek cities whih kept their main armies at home to protect their cities against amphibious attacks. This plan failed as the Persians won the sea battle of Artemesion in the strait next to Thermopylae, and the Thermopylae force was withdrawn as it was no longer required. So Thermopylae turned out to be unimportant other than propaganda for the Spartans on the sacrifice they made to allow the other Greek contingents to escape when the delaying position was abandoned. The southern Greeks tried again at the sea battle of Salamis, this time defeating the Persian navy, with the result that the Persian fleet no longer threatened the Greek cities and they were able the following spring to send out their armies to combine against the Persian army and its Greek allies and defeat it at the battle of Plataia. This land defeat was helped by the Persian army being depleted because it's defeated navy was withdrawn to Asia Minor and could no longer protect the Persian resupply fleet, and half the Persian army had to be sent back to Asia as it could not be fed during the winter in Greece. So Thermopylae is just a good story. Salamis sealed the outcome of the war.
What was the cause of the Thermopylae battle?
The Battle of Thermopylae happened as a result of the decision of a group of Greek cities, united against the Persian invaders, to block the invading army at the most defensible point. With the terrain at Thermopylae favoring defense, the Greek army, including a contingent of Spartan warriors, assembled there in the hope of stopping the Persians outright, or at least to buy time for further defensive preparations to be made.
Who is the one greek poised and ready for battle against Persia?
The Greek poised and ready for battle against Persia is King Leonidas I of Sparta. He is best known for his leadership at the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC, where he and a small contingent of soldiers, including the famed 300 Spartans, made a valiant stand against the vastly larger Persian army led by King Xerxes. Leonidas's bravery and strategic acumen have made him a legendary figure in history, symbolizing courage and sacrifice in the face of overwhelming odds.
What are Saxon shields usually made of?
lime wood
Three hundred Spartans made a famous stand against the Persian army in the name of freedom at .?
The Battle of Thermopylae .
What were Persian Empire shields made of?
Wicker.
What were the spears at the battle of Thermopylae made of?
wood
Why were the battles of Thermopylae and Salamis important?
The battle of Thermopylae was a delaying land action to force the Persians into a sea battle to try to destroy the Persian fleet which threatened the Greek cities whih kept their main armies at home to protect their cities against amphibious attacks. This plan failed as the Persians won the sea battle of Artemesion in the strait next to Thermopylae, and the Thermopylae force was withdrawn as it was no longer required. So Thermopylae turned out to be unimportant other than propaganda for the Spartans on the sacrifice they made to allow the other Greek contingents to escape when the delaying position was abandoned. The southern Greeks tried again at the sea battle of Salamis, this time defeating the Persian navy, with the result that the Persian fleet no longer threatened the Greek cities and they were able the following spring to send out their armies to combine against the Persian army and its Greek allies and defeat it at the battle of Plataia. This land defeat was helped by the Persian army being depleted because it's defeated navy was withdrawn to Asia Minor and could no longer protect the Persian resupply fleet, and half the Persian army had to be sent back to Asia as it could not be fed during the winter in Greece. So Thermopylae is just a good story. Salamis sealed the outcome of the war.
Who survived the Battle of Thermopylae?
none
Who led the Greek city-states in the battle of Thermopylae?
The Persians won the Battle of Thermopylae, led by Xerxes I. But Greece won the war. The Battle of Thermopylae happened in ancient Greece where 700 men made their final stand against the 300,000 Persians there were 300 hundred Spartans as well as 400 Greek soldiers from other city states. It is important to note that the Persian Victory came at a very high price. The Thespian and Spartan troops that fought and sacrificed their lives at the Battle of Thermopylae successfully weakened the Persian land forces to such an extent that naval victories like Salamis were able to convince the Persians to retreat.
Which is the best battle to do assignment on Plataea Salamis or Thermopylae?
Salamis was the crucial battle in repelling the Persian invasion, as destruction of the Persian fleet ended the threat of a Persian amphibious invasion of the Greek city-states, who kept their armies at home to protect their cities, allowing the Persian army to pick them off one at a time. When the Persian fleet was destroyed, it enabled the armies to concentrate the following year and defeat the Persian army at Plataea. Destruction of the Persian fleet also stopped it being able to protect the resupply ships which sustained the Persian army, and as a result half of the army was sent home as it could not be sustained during the coming winter, which made the Greek armies' task easier at Plataea. Plataea was a straightforward battle where Greek armoured soldiers fought the unarmoured Persian in rough country where their cavalry could not support them and was a straightforward victory. Thermopylae was a holding action to force a sea battle to destroy the Persian fleet. The sea battle failed and the Greek force was withdrawn, with a touch of heroics by the Spartan and Thespian contingents protecting the withdrawal and dying in the process. Take your pick.
Why was the Thermopylae battle held on Thermopylae grounds?
Because it would have been just stupid to hold the Battle of Thermopylae in, say, London.The Battle of Thermopylae (like many battles) was named for the place in which the battle took places. "Thermo" means "Hot" and "Pylae" means "Gates". The area was called the "Hot Gates" because the sharp cliff faces made passage very thin, like the imagined entrance into the fires of hell.The main Persian advantage over the Greeks was sheer numbers, which meant that the best chance for the Greeks to prevail was to force the Persians into a position where they could not outflank the Greeks and make the amount of fighters on each side more balanced. Because of how thin the passage was through Thermopylae, it was deemed as an excellent site to provide this type of position.
What was the cause of the Thermopylae battle?
The Battle of Thermopylae happened as a result of the decision of a group of Greek cities, united against the Persian invaders, to block the invading army at the most defensible point. With the terrain at Thermopylae favoring defense, the Greek army, including a contingent of Spartan warriors, assembled there in the hope of stopping the Persians outright, or at least to buy time for further defensive preparations to be made.
How did the hoplites protect themselves in battle?
The hoplites created a massive wall made of shields while the fought or just marched.
How did the Battle of Thermopylae help Athens?
It bought time.If the battle hadn't taken place then the Athenians would not have been able to retreat around the coast and eventually use its navy to mount a counter-attack.Another view:It helped them not at all. They had all the time they needed to evacuate their city and prepare for battle in the months that the Persian army and fleet assembled in Asia Minor and ponderously made their way across into Europe and down the coast of Greece.The purpose of the Thermopylai defence was to provoke a sea battle in the strait opposite at Artemesion. The sea battle failed, and was successfully refought by the Greek navies at Salamis.For more information on the strategies of both sides see the related question below:
What shields did the Saxons have?
Simple shields made of wood.
