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The Greek-Persian Story and Its Historical Roots
1:21:33 - 1:32:51 (11:18)
The Battle of Salamis as told in Herodotus version involves Han Solo like character and ants swarming over the position of defenders. Post Second World War, this story was cast in Second World War analogy with cities like Thebes on the Persian side and cities providing troops to the army.
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The Spartan's last stand is a legendary battle where they were known for their fighting tactics and their ability to hold out against enemy forces.
1:21:33 - 1:25:39 (04:06)
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The Spartan's last stand is a legendary battle where they were known for their fighting tactics and their ability to hold out against enemy forces. The Persian king set up a throne from where he watched the battle and the Lacedaemonians fought remarkably well.
ChapterThe Greek-Persian Story and Its Historical Roots
EpisodeShow 58 - Kings of Kings III
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
Learn about the history of the Battle of Thermopylae and how it was a defining moment for Greece in its fight against the Persian Empire, as told by Herodotus.
1:25:39 - 1:28:47 (03:08)
Summary
Learn about the history of the Battle of Thermopylae and how it was a defining moment for Greece in its fight against the Persian Empire, as told by Herodotus.
ChapterThe Greek-Persian Story and Its Historical Roots
EpisodeShow 58 - Kings of Kings III
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
Themistocles used the Athenian fleet as a bargaining chip during the Battle of Salamis to trick the Greeks into fighting against the Persians, but his clever tactics are often overlooked.
1:28:47 - 1:32:51 (04:04)
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Themistocles used the Athenian fleet as a bargaining chip during the Battle of Salamis to trick the Greeks into fighting against the Persians, but his clever tactics are often overlooked. The story is also sometimes compared to events during World War II.