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The Battle of Thermopylae (/ θərˈmɒpɪliː / thər-MOP-i-lee; Greek: Μάχη τῶν Θερμοπυλῶν, Máchē tōn Thermopylōn) was fought in 480 BC between the Achaemenid Persian Empire under Xerxes I and an alliance of Greek city-states led by Sparta under Leonidas I. Lasting over the course of three days, it was one of the most prominent battles of both the se...
Mar 12, 2019 · Learn about the famous last stand of the Greeks against the Persians in 480 BCE, led by Spartan king Leonidas. Discover the background, events, and impact of this epic clash in the Greco-Persian Wars.
Jan 25, 2023 · Learn the truth behind the legendary battle of 300 Spartans and their allies against the Persian army in 480 BC. Discover how the Spartan way of life, the Persian tactics, and the historical sources shaped the story of Thermopylae.
300: Directed by Zack Snyder. With Gerard Butler, Lena Headey, Dominic West, David Wenham. In the ancient battle of Thermopylae, King Leonidas and 300 Spartans fight against Xerxes and his massive Persian army.
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- Action, Drama
- Zack Snyder
- 2007-03-09
In 480 BC, an alliance of Greek city-states led by Sparta faced an enormous invading Persian army at the pass of Thermopylae. The Persians, led by King Xerxes, had a numerical advantage of over 10:1 and expected an easy victory.
Apr 16, 2013 · The Greek forces included 300 Spartans and their helots with 2,120 Arcadians, 1,000 Lokrians, 1,000 Phokians, 700 Thespians, 400 Corinthians, 400 Thebans, 200 men from Phleious, and 80 Mycenaeans.
Dec 2, 2009 · Leonidas (c. 530-480 B.C.) was a king of the city-state of Sparta from about 490 B.C. until his death at the Battle of Thermopylae against the Persian army in 480 B.C.
