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How can a small army defeat a big one?

One of the best ways for a small, defending Army to defeat a much larger one is to pick the battleground. For example, in Ancient Times, King Leonidas of Sparta defeated a much larger Persian army because they fought at the mountain pass of Thermopylae. The spartan men could line the entire mountain pass, however the Persians could only deploy a few men to attack. There is historical question about whether this battle was a true victory for Greece, as the Persians did eventually get past the Greek forces, however I believe this to be a Greek victory, as many Persians were lost. On the offensive, one should use his men wisely, make no sacrifices, and remember it is okay to retreat. Google Leonidas or Alexander the Great to see historical examples of tactics beating strength in numbers.


What story demonstrated the spartan discipline?

One of the most notable stories demonstrating Spartan discipline is the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BCE. King Leonidas and his 300 Spartan warriors, along with a small contingent of allies, made a stand against the vastly larger Persian army. Their unwavering commitment to duty and valor, even in the face of certain death, exemplified the Spartan ideal of discipline, courage, and sacrifice for the state. This legendary last stand has since become a symbol of resilience and dedication in the face of overwhelming odds.


What happened did the south attack Fort Sumter?

they were all devastated and went into a small depression but recurred fast


In May 1775 Colonel Ethan Allen led a small force of militia in a successful attack on the British at?

Fort Ticonderoga


What were the causes of the battle of badr?

After the migration of the muslims, the makkans were not happy. They decided to attack the muslims because they were small in number. The Makkans, taking advantage of the small number of muslims, attacked them but suffered defeat with the loss of 140 men either killed or captured. on the other hand, only 14 muslims had been martyred. in this battle, "invisible help" had been sent by Allah to help the muslims.

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What were the sides in the battle of Thermopylae?

A small force from Greek city-states led by Spartan King Leonidas fought the Persians .


Why did the Persians want to attack thermopylae?

They did not want to attack Thermopylai. They wanted to go through thr pass of Thermopylai from northern to southern Greece which was blocked by a small Greek force.


What was ancient spartan housing like?

Its was small


How can a small army defeat a big one?

One of the best ways for a small, defending Army to defeat a much larger one is to pick the battleground. For example, in Ancient Times, King Leonidas of Sparta defeated a much larger Persian army because they fought at the mountain pass of Thermopylae. The spartan men could line the entire mountain pass, however the Persians could only deploy a few men to attack. There is historical question about whether this battle was a true victory for Greece, as the Persians did eventually get past the Greek forces, however I believe this to be a Greek victory, as many Persians were lost. On the offensive, one should use his men wisely, make no sacrifices, and remember it is okay to retreat. Google Leonidas or Alexander the Great to see historical examples of tactics beating strength in numbers.


How many calories are in a Spartan Small Apple?

135


How do you Greeks use geographic features to defeat Persians at the battle of salamis?

They won because of having small easy to maneuver ships


How the salami virus attack?

Salami AttacksA salami attack is a programmed attack which is implemented in small (meant to be unnoticeable) increments. Because it is occurring in small increments it is easily concealed.Rounding down interest calculations and placing the difference in your account is an example of a salami attack.


8. Why does Curley attack Lennie in the bunk house?

because being a small man


Why was the battle of Thermopylae considered a show of patriotism for the Spartans and the Athenians?

The Athenians were not at Thermopylai. A small Spartan force led about 5,000 warriors from Greek city contingents in helping force a naval battle in the nearby strait. There was no Greek nation to be patriotic about. But half the independent Greek city-states put aside their ongoing wars between each other and combined against the invading Persians out of self interest. The other half of the Greek city-states sided with the Persians.


What does Sparta mean?

It is the most epic thing evar. Go on YouTube and type it in n00b


What happend in the rest of the war with Sparta and xerxis 1?

I'm assuming other than the battle of Thermopylae, since the movie 300 has brought it to the public attention. Xerxes I launched an attack on Greece and marched down south to Thermopylae, where they destroyed a small delaying force after three days. They then marched on to Athens, which had been evacuated for the island of Salamis. Athens was burnt. The Athenians thenaunched their navy to meet the Persian fleet off the coast off Salamis, where the Persians were crushed. The enormous land force of the Persians met a united Greek front at the battle of Platea, where 10,000 Spartan troops led a group of 30,000 other Greeks to victory, crushing the Persian force and shaming Xerxes when he returned to Persepolis


How big was a spartan soldier?

All men in Spartan civilization were soldiers. Whether the man was small or big they still had to join the army to actually be citizens. In mythology they are all portrayed as big and muscly. They would have been very strong as they trained from the age of 7 but even the small men had to be soldiers.