Battle of Thermopylae - Wikipedia
WEBThe Battle of Thermopylae (/ θərˈmɒpɪliː / thər-MOP-i-lee; Greek: Μάχη τῶν Θερμοπυλῶν, Máchē tōn Thermopylōn) was fought in 480 BC between the Achaemenid Persian Empire under Xerxes I and an alliance of Greek city-states led by Sparta under Leonidas I. Lasting over the course of three days, it was one of the most prominent battles of both the se...
Battle of Thermopylae | Date, Location, and Facts | Britannica
WEBBattle of Thermopylae, (480 bce), battle in central Greece at the mountain pass of Thermopylae during the Persian Wars. The Greek forces, mostly Spartan, were led by Leonidas.
Category:Battles involving Sparta - Wikipedia
WEBThis category includes historical battles in which Greek city-state of Sparta (15th century BC–2nd century BC) participated. Please see the category guidelines for more information.
Siege of Sparta - Wikipedia
WEBThe siege of Sparta took place in 272 BC and was a battle fought between Epirus, led by King Pyrrhus, (r. 297–272 BC) and an alliance consisting of Sparta, under the command of King Areus I (r. 309–265 BC) and his heir Acrotatus, and Macedon. The battle was fought at Sparta and ended in a Spartan-Macedonian victory.
The Battle of Thermopylae: 300 Spartans vs the World - History …
WEBMar 12, 2019 · The Battle of Thermopylae took place at the end of August/beginning of September in 480 BCE. Leonidas, one of the Spartan kings at the time (Sparta always had two), led the Greek forces, whereas the Persians were led by their emporer Xerxes, as well as his main general, Mardonius.
Battle of Thermopylae - World History Encyclopedia
WEBApr 16, 2013 · Battle of Thermopylae. 300 Spartans under King Leonidas and other Greek allies hold back the Persians led by Xerxes I for three days but are defeated.
Sparta: Definition, Greece & Peloponnesian War | HISTORY
WEBNov 12, 2009 · Sparta was a military city‑state in ancient Greece that achieved regional power after Spartan warriors won the Peloponnesian War against the rival city of Athens.
Peloponnesian War | Summary, Causes, & Facts | Britannica
WEBPeloponnesian War, (431–404 bce), war fought between the two leading city-states in ancient Greece, Athens and Sparta. Each stood at the head of alliances that, between them, included nearly every Greek city-state.
Battle of Thermopylae: History, Facts, and Location - TheCollector
WEBMay 9, 2023 · The Battle of Thermopylae was an ancient battle in which the Spartans and the Thespians battled against the Persian army of Xerxes I in 480 BCE.
Battle of Thermopylae: When Greece Fought to Defend Western ...
WEBAug 7, 2024 · The great Battle of Thermopylae and the valiant fight of the 300 fearless Spartans under the command of warrior King Leonidas against ten thousand elite Persian soldiers is one of the most brilliant moments in ancient Greek history.