The Athenian navy was part of the southern Greek fleet which fought the sea battle at Artemesion in the strait next to the pass of Thermopylae. The Athenian component was commanded by Themistocles.
No , rhinos were not used during the battle .
The battle of Thermopylae where Persian forces were able to use a little known mountain trail to outflank the Greeks during the battle .
The war that united Athens and Sparta against an Asian foe was the Greco-Persian Wars, particularly during the Second Persian invasion of Greece in 480-479 BCE. The most notable battles during this conflict were the Battle of Thermopylae and the naval Battle of Salamis. Despite their rivalry, the two city-states joined forces to resist the Persian Empire's expansion under King Xerxes. This collaboration ultimately led to a decisive Greek victory and the preservation of their independence.
The Greek alliance fleet failed to defeat the Persian fleet in the nearby strait of Axxxxx, which was the reason to block the Thermopylai pass - to force the sea battle.
Athens and Sparta, along with other Greek city-states, fought against Persia during the Greco-Persian Wars, which primarily took place from 499 to 449 BCE. Key battles include the Battle of Marathon in 490 BCE and the Battle of Salamis in 480 BCE. While both city-states played significant roles, Athens was particularly prominent in naval engagements, while Sparta excelled in land battles. Their collaboration was crucial in repelling Persian invasions.
No , rhinos were not used during the battle .
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Ephialtes of Trachis told the persians about a hidden path behind the mountains.