Battle of Thermopylae (480 BC)

Greek holding action where a small force led by King Leonidas of Sparta delayed the Persian invasion.

Core Principles & Analysis

• King Leonidas of Sparta led roughly 7,000 Greeks against the vast army of Xerxes I.
• The Greeks held the narrow coastal pass for three days before being outflanked via a mountain path.
• The final stand of the 300 Spartans became a lasting symbol of resistance against overwhelming odds.

Specifications & Metrics

• YEAR: 480 BC