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Because the Greeks found an extremely narrow canyon, about 20 ft, where they fought knowing that the Persians could not suround them, so numbers would not be such a large factor. The Persians knew this, so before clashing swords the rained upon them with arrows for one day straight, devistating the Greek army, then from the cliffs the tossed down boulders. later they found a passage around and surprised the Greek army from behind, destroying them. There were 3,000 Greek casualties and 2,000 Persian casualties in the end.
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Who burned Athens after victory at Thermopylae?
The Persian army directed by their king Xerxes I.
Is Thermopylae a city-state?
The answer is no Because Thermopylae is a battle not a city.
Why is the battle of thermopylae called a vicotry in defeat?
The Battle of Thermopylae was a Pyrrhic victory (victory in defeat) for the Persians because although they won the battle, the Persian land forces were exhausted and it led to their defeat at Salamis. The outstanding events at this battle was that approximately 300 Spartan soldiers fought to the death in thisbattle. They , yes were vastly outnumbered. But it spoke to the courage and skills of the Spartan soldiers.This helped the Greek city-states to win the overall war.
Who won the thermopylae?
Persians
How did the Thermopylae help the Greek army outnumbered?
The Battle of Thermopylae, fought in 480 BCE, played a crucial role in helping the outnumbered Greek army by utilizing the narrow pass of Thermopylae to neutralize the numerical advantage of the Persian forces. The Greek soldiers, particularly the Spartans, were able to hold off the much larger Persian army through superior tactics and the strategic terrain, which limited the effectiveness of the enemy's numbers. This stand provided time for other Greek city-states to organize their defenses and ultimately contributed to the eventual Greek victories at Salamis and Plataea. Additionally, the heroism displayed at Thermopylae galvanized Greek unity against the Persian threat.
Who burned Athens after victory at Thermopylae?
The Persian army directed by their king Xerxes I.
How do you spell Thermopylae?
Thermopylae
Arguable statement on Pearl Harbor?
Tactical victory; Strategic defeat.
Who one the Battle of Antietam and Sharpsburg?
the battle was a strategic union victory.
Battle of Midway and Coral Sea?
Battle of Coral Sea, 7-8 May 1942; Japanese tactical victory, however it was a major US strategic victory Battle of Midway, 4 June 1942; decisive US tactical & strategic victory
Where was the pass at in which 300 Spartans died?
The narrow coastal pass of Thermopylae . August or September 480 BC
How did the Boston Massacre effect the war?
It had no strategic or tactical advantage but, it was a propoganda victory.
Was the miracle at Dunkirk a victory?
It was a victory , of sorts , for both German and British . It was a short term victory for the Germans : a tactical victory . In the long run it was a British victory because they were able to rebuild an army from around those troops that were evacuated : a strategic victory .
Who wont the battle of coral sea?
IJN tactical victory (they sunk bigger ships); USN strategic victory (they stopped IJN's mission).
How has Pearl Harbor affected Japanese culture?
Possibly: As a tactical victory; and a strategic defeat.
Why was Vicksburg a strategic location for the Union Victory?
The Union could control the Mississippi River from Vicksburg
Was Joseph Brant defeated in the battle of Oriskany?
The Battle of Oriskany was a strategic victory for the Americans and a tactical victory for the British. Chief Joseph Brant fought for the British.
