nov 17, 480 BC - Persian king Xerxes (485-465 b.c.e) Led a massive invasion of Greece

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The first attack occured in the pass of Thermopylae, were the greece fought heroically, the persians won the battle , the naval battle later on was led by Themistocles whilst at first it was a draw, the Greeks came back victorious.

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