Battle of Thermoylae and Brave 300 Flashcards
What did the king of Leonidas do?
The king of Sparta led 300 Spartan warriors to pass Thermopylae to defend and hold off the Persian army
What did the 300 Spartans do?
They held of thousands of Persian warriors before they are defeated, sacrificing themselves to give Greece time to prepare
What are the Persians know as?
‘Immortals’ which means they are a highly trained force
How long did the battle last?
3 days
what do the Ephialtes do?
A Greek, that betrays the Spartans by informing the Persians, giving them the ability to surprise attack them
What happens of day 1?
Xerxes sent waves of 10,000 spiders/conscripts at a time but were drafted on. Xerxes then send in his ‘immortals’
Why do the Greek forces retreat?
They retreat because they learn about the immortals and their plan to encircle them
What happens of day 3?
King Leonidas, 300 Spartans, 400 Thebans, and 700 Thespians hold off the Persians on Kolanos Hil asa last a stand
