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A pass with the sea on one side and mountains on the other. Beyond the mountains was a trafficable route which the Persians eventuually woke up to.
Blocking the pass made the Persians try to bypass it by sea, which was the reason for the blocking - to force a sea battle to try to eliminate the amphibious threat of the Persians to the southern Greek cities. The sea battle failed, and the pass was abandoned os its purpose had gone.
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What battle did the Xerxes fight Leonitous and his 300?
The Battle of Thermopylae .
What was Leonidas famous for?
For his sacrifice in the battle of Thermopylae.
What were the spears at the battle of Thermopylae made of?
wood
How many Spartans sacrificed many soldiers at the battle of what?
battle of thermopylae
What is the 'nickname' of Mexican American war battle called Cerro Gordo?
Thermopylae of the West because of the way that use of the terrain was vital to victory as the Persians had used it against the Greeks in the fall of 480 BCE.
Where was the pass at in which 300 Spartans died?
The narrow coastal pass of Thermopylae . August or September 480 BC
Was Phillip II the leader of battle of Thermopylae?
Leonidas I was the leader of Battle of Thermopylae.
When did the battle of thermopylae begin?
The Battle of Thermopylae occurred , approximately , August or September 480BC .
What time was the battle of thermopylae?
the battle of Thermopylae took place in August 480 bc
Is Thermopylae a city-state?
The answer is no Because Thermopylae is a battle not a city.
Was the battle of Thermopylae a famous battle?
Yes, it was quite a famous battle.
Where is the battle of thermopylae held?
Greece .
What battle did the Xerxes fight Leonitous and his 300?
The Battle of Thermopylae .
What do the battle of Marathon battle of salamis and the battle of Thermopylae have in common?
The Battle of Marathon, the Battle of Salamis, and the Battle of Thermopylae were fought between Greek city-states and invading Persian Empire forces in the early Fifth Century BCE.
What do the battle of marathon the battle of salamis and battle of thermopylae have in common?
The Battle of Marathon, the Battle of Salamis, and the Battle of Thermopylae were fought between Greek city-states and invading Persian Empire forces in the early Fifth Century BCE.
Who fought in Battle of Thermopylae?
The Spartans and the Persians
When did the Battle of Thermopylae end?
480 BCE.
