1 sept. 480 av. J.-C. - Battle of Thermopylae
Description:
King Leonidas leads an expeditionary force of three-hundred Spartans and some (roughly and varying estimates) 7,000 auxiliaries from various other states, to meet a Persian invasion force far outnumbering their own led by Xerxes. The battle lasting a couple of days results inflicts remarkable losses upon the Persians and ultimetly the death of Leonides and his men.
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Date:
1 sept. 480 av. J.-C.
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~ Il y a 2508 ans