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They allowed themselves to be fooled into splitting their fleet, with the Egyptian third of it being sidelined from the battle.
They allowed themselves to be dragged into entering the bay of Salamis, again splitting their fleet by going around both sides of Psyttalia Island and by moving in in two thin lines, exposed to mass flank attack in the narrow waters of the strait.
What else can I help you with?
Where did Xerxes see his Navy destroyed at?
The Battle of Salamis on 29 September 480 BCE.
Who fought in the battle salamis?
The Greek and Persian fleets.
Who was Sicinnus?
He was a servant of Themistocles, who aided in the subterfuge at the Battle of Salamis.
After losing the battle of thermopylae to the Persians?
The Greek fleet lost the naval battle of Artemesion to the Persians. As the defence of the Thermopylai pass had been to force the naval battle, the force holding the pass was withdrawn as having no further purpost. A second successful sea battle was fought at Salamis.
What was the name of the Athenian general that defeated Xerxes at the battle of Salamis?
The Greek fleet at Salamis was commanded by the Spartan admiral Eurybiades.
Which country's fleet lost the Battle of Salamis?
Persia .
What Persian leader lost at the battle of salamis?
Xerxes I of Persia .
Why did the Persians eventually retreat?
Having lost the sea battle of Salamis, they then lost the land battle of Plataea, leaving them with no power.
How many died in the battle of salamis?
The actual number of people who died in the Battle of Salamis is not recorded. However, more than 300 ships were lost, many of them with all hands.
When did Battle of Salamis happen?
Battle of Salamis happened in -480.
How many Greeks were killed in the battle of Salamis?
This is not known, but with 40 ships lost, perhaps 8,000.
Why did Persians lost the battle of salamis?
army lacked the capacity to function as a unit and fought as individuals.
What did xerxes do to captans after the battle of salamis?
He had the captains of the Phoenician ships in his fleet, who lost their ships early in the battle, beheaded as an example to the others.
What did the Persia use to win at Salamis?
They lost at Salamis.
Why were Greeks on the island of salamis during the battle of salamis?
It was a sea battle. The Greek fleet assembled at the island of Salamis in preparation to fighting the Persian fleet.
What number battle was the battle of salamis?
480
Where did the battle of salamis occur?
In the strait between the island of Salamis and Athens.
