Thermopylae 480 Bc: The Most Unequal Battle in History

by Dimitris Belezos

Book Overview

The definitive history of the fabled battle at the pass of Thermopylae. For 2 and 1/2 days Spartan King Leonidas lead his 300 along with a contingent of Thespians against the massive Persian army of Xerxes I. In addition to the contest on land, coverage extends to the important naval battle pitting Greek triremes against the Persian fleet at Artemisium, protecting Leonidas' flank and setting the tone for the decisive Greek victory at Salamis. Symbol...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0897475461
• ISBN13: 9780897475464
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: MMD-Squadron Signal
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.3" x 9.8"