300 Spartan armoured warriors who were the bodyguard of King Leodidas, one of the two kings of Sparta, and about 2000 of their supporting light infantry.
Most of the remainder of the delaying force at Thermopylai, of about 7000 from other Greek cities, got away safely because the Spartan force stayed back to cover their withdrawal and died selflessly to let them get away.
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Leonidas King of Sparta, the hero of the Battle of Thermopylae is one of the most famous Spartans of the ancient history.
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.
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.
The main Spartan army was kept at home to guard against a threatened Persian amphibious invasion.
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King Leonidas.
King Leonidas.
Persian King Xerxes I and Spartan King Leonidas.
Leonidas I was a Spartan king who was also known as Leonidas the Brave. His bravery at the Battle of Thermopylae gave birth to legends that have remained to our days.
It is estimated that there were three-hundred Spartan Hoplites who died in the defense of the pass at Thermopylae .
The "300" were Spartan hoplite soldiers led by their king Leonidas who fought at the battle of Thermopylae .
A force from several Greek cities numbering about 7,000 led by the Spartan king Leonidas.
The Battle of Thermopylae.
King Leonidas. He led the battle of Thermopylae with 300 Spartans. His people killed 20000 Persians.