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Themistocles.
Themistocles.
He pretended he would bring Athenian navy over to Persia in the battle of Salamis, and told them the reek navy woul flee to the west, persuading the Persians to send a third of their fleet to cover that, and so equalled up the opposing fleets.
Themistocles set a trap for the Persian navy at Salamis. He didn't set any trap for the Persian army other than when the Persian fleet was defeated and had to withdraw to Asia, the Persian cargo fleet could no longer supply the army, and half of it had to be sent home.
Themistocles.
navy
He persuaded the Athenians to divert the wealth of a major silver strike to building a strong navy. This navy became his tool in helping the Greek city-states repel the Persian invasion of 480-479 BCE.
Themistocles led Athens to build a large navy that was eventually useful in defeating the Persians. He also served as Arkhon or Ruler during the Wars.
Persian Gulf - In late 1980's, the US Navy was sent to the Persian Gulf to protect the shipping lanes. Iranian gunboats had been attacking ships and tried to attack the US Navy ships. During the 1991 Desert Storm war, they launched Navy bombers and Tomahawk missiles to attack Baghdad.
Themistocles was an Athenian general and statesman who played a significant role in the Greek victory over the Persians at the Battle of Salamis in 480 BC. He advocated for Athens to build a strong navy, which proved crucial in the defense against the Persian invasion. Themistocles was also instrumental in the development of the Athenian naval power that would ultimately lead to the rise of the Athenian Empire.
Leonidas I was the land commander. Themistocles led the navy
He persuaded the Athenians to divert distributing a large silver discovery from distribution to citizens to building 100 warships, using the argument that, after the defeat of the Persian expedition at Marathon, they would return in force and a strong navy was essential to offset Persian land power.