jan 1, 480 BC - The Second Persian War
Description:
As a direct response to the Persian defeat during the First Persian War, the Persians made another attempt to conquer Greece in 480 BC. Within the first year the most memorable battle of the war took place. The Battle of Thermopylae which featured legendary Spartan King Leonidas and was made popular by films such as "300". The war ended one year later in 479 BC with yet another Greek victory.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 480 BC
Now
~ 2507 years ago