Chapter
The Battle of Plataea
2:24:53 - 2:31:38 (06:44)
Learn about the Battle of Plataea and the challenges historians face in accurately determining casualties.
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The Spartan story during combat that describes the chaos and pressure in a battle.
2:24:53 - 2:28:20 (03:26)
Spartan warriors
Summary
The Spartan story during combat that describes the chaos and pressure in a battle. It is believed that a Spartan in the formation throws stuff at Mardonius if he comes too close to the Spartan lines.
ChapterThe Battle of Plataea
EpisodeShow 58 - Kings of Kings III
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The numbers of casualties in the Battle of Plataea may be misleading due to uncounted camp servants and helots.
2:28:20 - 2:31:38 (03:18)
Battle of Plataea
Summary
The numbers of casualties in the Battle of Plataea may be misleading due to uncounted camp servants and helots. Additionally, there was a second battle where the Persians lost most of their men and faced ambush by Thracian tribesmen on their way home.