What is the difference between 300 the movie and what happened real life?

Answer 1

There is little historical accuracy between the film '300' and the actual battle of Thermopylae . Such fictional elements include the scenes of close combat where the Spartans wore little armour other than the helmet and shield . Spartans fought in a full panoply of armour and in a tightly knit phalanx formation . There was a larger contingent of Theban infantry including the 'Sacred Band' numbering approximately 7000 infantry with Spartans included who held this narrow pass at Thermopylae . The film barely gives mention of the sea battle led by the Athenian admiral Themistocles . The success at sea over the Persians prevented a Persian out - flanking manoeuvre which would have allowed Persian infantry to bypass the Greek blocking force at the pass . Below is a related link to the Battle of Thermopylae which will provide in depth information ..

Answer 2

The movie "300" was loosely based upon historical precedent . The Engagement between Greek and Persian forces was "The Battle of Thermopylae".