The small Greek force at Thermopylae was defeated by the Persian army in 480 BCE.
The main Spartan army was kept at home to guard against a threatened Persian amphibious invasion.
The Spartan warriors played a crucial role in the Battle of Thermopylae by bravely defending the narrow pass against the Persian army, delaying their advance and allowing other Greek forces to prepare for battle. Their sacrifice and determination became a symbol of courage and resilience in the face of overwhelming odds.
March of 1955.
Because of a blockade.
The invading Persian army.
Thermopylae!
Thermopylae , Greece
480 BC .
The Persian army directed by their king Xerxes I.
It was the Battle of Thermopylae in the Second Persian War. The Greeks won. Shortly after Thermopylae the Athenian Navy defeated the Persian Navy at Salamis, and in the next year the Persian Army was defeated by a combined Greek Army at Plataea.
The small Greek force at Thermopylae was defeated by the Persian army in 480 BCE.
A Greek coalition of city states versus a Persian army and navy .
The invading Persian army and a consortium of southern Greek city-states led by Sparta.
The Battle of Thermopylae .
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.
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.