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During the 50 years of the war, the two Spartan kings in office at any time were the war leaders, the Gerousia (council) were the political leaders and the citizens in assembly directed them.
The kings were:
Agiad Dynasty: Pleistonax to 409 BCE then Pausanias Eurypontid Dynasty: Archidamus II to 429 BCE then Agis II.
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What was the name of the Persian leader at the time of the battle?
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What time was the battle of thermopylae?
the battle of Thermopylae took place in August 480 bc
Who was Sparta's leader?
The battle of Thermopylae took place between Sparta and Persia in 480 BCE. King Leonidas of Sparta led the troops and died in battle.
Why were the battles of Thermopylae and Salamis important?
The battle of Thermopylae was a delaying land action to force the Persians into a sea battle to try to destroy the Persian fleet which threatened the Greek cities whih kept their main armies at home to protect their cities against amphibious attacks. This plan failed as the Persians won the sea battle of Artemesion in the strait next to Thermopylae, and the Thermopylae force was withdrawn as it was no longer required. So Thermopylae turned out to be unimportant other than propaganda for the Spartans on the sacrifice they made to allow the other Greek contingents to escape when the delaying position was abandoned. The southern Greeks tried again at the sea battle of Salamis, this time defeating the Persian navy, with the result that the Persian fleet no longer threatened the Greek cities and they were able the following spring to send out their armies to combine against the Persian army and its Greek allies and defeat it at the battle of Plataia. This land defeat was helped by the Persian army being depleted because it's defeated navy was withdrawn to Asia Minor and could no longer protect the Persian resupply fleet, and half the Persian army had to be sent back to Asia as it could not be fed during the winter in Greece. So Thermopylae is just a good story. Salamis sealed the outcome of the war.
Which is the best battle to do assignment on Plataea Salamis or Thermopylae?
Salamis was the crucial battle in repelling the Persian invasion, as destruction of the Persian fleet ended the threat of a Persian amphibious invasion of the Greek city-states, who kept their armies at home to protect their cities, allowing the Persian army to pick them off one at a time. When the Persian fleet was destroyed, it enabled the armies to concentrate the following year and defeat the Persian army at Plataea. Destruction of the Persian fleet also stopped it being able to protect the resupply ships which sustained the Persian army, and as a result half of the army was sent home as it could not be sustained during the coming winter, which made the Greek armies' task easier at Plataea. Plataea was a straightforward battle where Greek armoured soldiers fought the unarmoured Persian in rough country where their cavalry could not support them and was a straightforward victory. Thermopylae was a holding action to force a sea battle to destroy the Persian fleet. The sea battle failed and the Greek force was withdrawn, with a touch of heroics by the Spartan and Thespian contingents protecting the withdrawal and dying in the process. Take your pick.
How did the Thermopylae help the Greek army outnumbered?
The Battle of Thermopylae, fought in 480 BCE, played a crucial role in helping the outnumbered Greek army by utilizing the narrow pass of Thermopylae to neutralize the numerical advantage of the Persian forces. The Greek soldiers, particularly the Spartans, were able to hold off the much larger Persian army through superior tactics and the strategic terrain, which limited the effectiveness of the enemy's numbers. This stand provided time for other Greek city-states to organize their defenses and ultimately contributed to the eventual Greek victories at Salamis and Plataea. Additionally, the heroism displayed at Thermopylae galvanized Greek unity against the Persian threat.
The importance of the 300 Spartans who fought against the outnumbering Persian army please help i need to interview someone and if you answer this i could use you! thank you! please help!?
The Greeks, in opposing the Persian invasion, decided to first defeat the Persian fleet as it threatened their cities and they had to leave their armies defending them against amphibious attacks and therefore could not concentrate them for a land battle. This allowed the Persians the option of picking off the cities one at a time. In order to force a sea battle, they therefore blocked the land pass at the Thermopylae pass to force the Persians to try to turn it by sea. The Greek fleet was waiting to pounce in the narrow strait of Artemesium nearby Thermopylae. Unfortunately for the Greeks they lost the sea battle and had to withdraw for another (successful) sea battle at Salamis. The blocking force at Thermopylae of 7,000, its mission now over after the sea battle, was withdrawn. The Spartan and Thespian contingents remained behind to cover their withdrawal and were overwhelmed.
Why is the battle of thermopylae called a vicotry in defeat?
The Battle of Thermopylae was a Pyrrhic victory (victory in defeat) for the Persians because although they won the battle, the Persian land forces were exhausted and it led to their defeat at Salamis. The outstanding events at this battle was that approximately 300 Spartan soldiers fought to the death in thisbattle. They , yes were vastly outnumbered. But it spoke to the courage and skills of the Spartan soldiers.This helped the Greek city-states to win the overall war.
Who were the main combatants in the battle of Thermopylae?
The Trojan War took place in Greek Mythology during a time period where countries as they are known today did not exist. The war was fought between the city of Troy and the Achaens, who formed a collective of Greek city states. The city of Troy would have been located in modern-day Turkey.
What was the cause of the Thermopylae battle?
The Battle of Thermopylae happened as a result of the decision of a group of Greek cities, united against the Persian invaders, to block the invading army at the most defensible point. With the terrain at Thermopylae favoring defense, the Greek army, including a contingent of Spartan warriors, assembled there in the hope of stopping the Persians outright, or at least to buy time for further defensive preparations to be made.
How many soldiers fought at Thermopylae?
On the Greek side 8,000. On the Persian side, there were 180,000 in the area, but only a few thousand were engaged at any time.
What happened at Thermopylae in the Persian War?
A small Greek force held the pass for three days to precipitate a sea battle in the adjacent strait, with the Greek aim of destroying the Persian fleet and its threat to the Greek coastal cities. The Greeks lost the sea battle, the force holding the pass dispersed, and the Spartan contingent selflessly continued to hold the pass to give them time to escape; the Spartas were all killed in doing this.
