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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.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 15y agoPersian king Xerxes had invaded mainland Greece and captured the northern half of it in 480 BCE. In the spring of 479, the southern cities sent out their contingents which united at Plataia to defeat the Persian army and its northern Greek allies.
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∙ 11y agoThe Persians wanted to get revenge somewhat because of their lost in the previous Battle of Marathon.
Well, the cause is the Persians thought it was there god-given-right to rule the world. So, Greece became one of their first targets.
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Is Thermopylae a city-state?
The answer is no Because Thermopylae is a battle not a city.
Were rhinos used in the battle of Thermopylae?
No , rhinos were not used during the battle .
What were the Persian shields made of in the battle of Thermopylae?
Wicker.
Who did the 300 spartan fight with in the battle of Persia?
The Spartans fought the Persians at the Battle of Thermopylae .
Were did leonidas die?
King Leonidas died in the battle of thermopylae.
Where was the pass at in which 300 Spartans died?
The narrow coastal pass of Thermopylae . August or September 480 BC
Was Phillip II the leader of battle of Thermopylae?
Leonidas I was the leader of Battle of Thermopylae.
When did the battle of thermopylae begin?
The Battle of Thermopylae occurred , approximately , August or September 480BC .
What time was the battle of thermopylae?
the battle of Thermopylae took place in August 480 bc
Is Thermopylae a city-state?
The answer is no Because Thermopylae is a battle not a city.
Was the battle of Thermopylae a famous battle?
Yes, it was quite a famous battle.
Where is the battle of thermopylae held?
Greece .
What battle did the Xerxes fight Leonitous and his 300?
The Battle of Thermopylae .
What do the battle of Marathon battle of salamis and the battle of Thermopylae have in common?
The Battle of Marathon, the Battle of Salamis, and the Battle of Thermopylae were fought between Greek city-states and invading Persian Empire forces in the early Fifth Century BCE.
What do the battle of marathon the battle of salamis and battle of thermopylae have in common?
The Battle of Marathon, the Battle of Salamis, and the Battle of Thermopylae were fought between Greek city-states and invading Persian Empire forces in the early Fifth Century BCE.
Who fought in Battle of Thermopylae?
The Spartans and the Persians
When did the Battle of Thermopylae end?
480 BCE.
