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Xerxes is said to have controlled over 500,00 men which was the largest army anyone had ever seen.

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What kind of warrior was Xerxes?

did XerXes cut a soldier in half and march his army through him


How far did Xerxes men have to travel to get Thermopylae?

Xerxes' army traveled approximately 1,500 miles from Persia to reach Thermopylae, a strategic pass in Greece. This journey involved crossing the Hellespont and navigating through Thrace and Macedonia. The march was further complicated by the mountainous terrain and the logistical challenges of moving a large army. Despite these difficulties, Xerxes aimed to conquer Greece as part of his broader campaign against the city-states.


In In 480 B.C the Greeks defeated the Persian Army of King .?

Xerxes.


Who led the Persian army that invaded Greece in 480bce?

Darius


Who burned Athens after victory at Thermopylae?

The Persian army directed by their king Xerxes I.


Across what body of water did xerxes make a bridge of boats to move his army?

Dardanelles.


Who is responsible for saving the lives of the Athenians while their city was raided by Xerxes' army?

Themistocles.


The Persian army that invaded Greece in bc and was defected at sea near salamis was led by?

Xerxes


Who led the Persian army in 480 BC (and was defeated in a sea battle at Salamis)?

King Xerxes.


Where was Xerxes' Persian army halted at?

They got as far south as Athens which they captured and occupied twice.


What are Xerxes' special powers?

'Xerxes' most commonly refers to Xerxes the Great, son of Darius the Great, a Persian king (today we call that country Iran). Largely known for the battle of Thermopylae, in which a Greek army of 300 men stood up to his huge army, and wouldn't surrender. He might have been a powerful ruler, but that doesn't mean he had special magical powers.


Why were the xerxes so important to history?

He was important in history because he formed the biggest army in ancient history.