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aug 1, 480 BC - Battle of Thermopylae

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At the narrow pass of Thermopylae, 6000 Greek hoplites held off the Persian army. After 3 days of fighting, all Greeks retreated except Spartan King Leonidas and 300 Spartiate's. They were all killed in heavy fighting after the Persians encircled them.

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aug 1, 480 BC
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~ 2508 years ago