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300 vs. the Empire: The Battle of Thermopylae (480 BC)
In 480 BC, the Persian Empire, led by King Xerxes, invaded Greece with a massive army. Standing against them was a small coalition of Greek city-states that chose to block the invasion at the narrow pass of Thermopylae. The most famous defenders were the 300 Spartans, led by King Leonidas, who, alongside a few thousand allies, held back the countless Persian forces for three days. Their heroism forced the Persians to pay dearly for every inch gained. After a local betrayed the Greeks by revealing a hidden path, the defenders were surrounded. Leonidas and his men fought to the death, but their sacrifice bought precious time for the Greek cities to organize a defense and ultimately triumph in the war.
The Battle of Thermopylae became a timeless symbol of sacrifice and defiance, inspiring countless works of art and culture, including the famous film 300. 0 reply
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