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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Battle_of_ThermopylaeBattle of Thermopylae - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · Go tell the Spartans, thou who passest by, That here, obedient to their laws, we lie. William Lisle Bowles: Stranger, tell the Spartans that we behaved as they would wish us to, and are buried here. William Golding: Stranger! To Sparta say, her faithful band Here lie in death, remembering her command. Francis Hodgson

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   2 days ago · The Spartan army was the principle ground force of Sparta. It stood at the center of the Spartan state, consisting of citizens trained in the disciplines and honor of a warrior society. [1]

3. ancientpedia.com › king-leonidas-biographyKing Leonidas Biography: A Hero's Tale | AncientPedia

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   Jul 17, 2024 · “Go tell the Spartans, stranger passing by, that here obedient to their laws we lie.” This epitaph, composed by the Greek lyric poet Simonides, immortalized the 300 Spartans’ obedience to their duty.

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   1 day ago · The Arcadians retreat upon learning of Ephialtes' betrayal, but the Spartans choose to stay. Leonidas orders an injured but reluctant Dilios to return to Sparta and inform his compatriots of what has happened. In Sparta, Queen Gorgo attempted to persuade the Spartan Council to reinforce the

5. www.seacoastnh.com › go-tell-the-spartans-is-vietnam-classicGo Tell the Spartans is Vietnam Classic - seacoastnh.com

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   Jul 4, 2024 · Three decades after it appeared in 1978, Go Tell the Spartans is being praised by online reviewers who were not even born during the Vietnam War. Despite a low budget and a set that looks like the TV series MASH, viewers can still sense the authenticity at the heart of the story.

6. www.britannica.com › biography › Alexander-the-GreatAlexander the Great | Biography, Empire, Death, & Facts

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   Jul 10, 2024 · The exploits of the Ten Thousand, Greek soldiers of fortune, and of Agesilaus of Sparta, in successfully campaigning in Persian territory had revealed the vulnerability of the Persian empire. With a good cavalry force Alexander could expect to defeat any Persian army.

7. www.britannica.com › event › Greco-Persian-WarsGreco-Persian Wars | Definition, Battles, Summary, Facts, Effects...

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   Jul 16, 2024 · Greco-Persian Wars, (492–449 bce ), series of wars fought by Greek states and Persia over a period of almost half a century. The fighting was most intense during two invasions that Persia launched against mainland Greece between 490 and 479.