The battles of Plataea and Mycale were pivotal moments in ancient Greek history. In 479 BC, these two battles turned the tide against the Persian …
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How the battles of Plataea and Mycale saved ancient Greece
The battles of Plataea and Mycale were pivotal moments in ancient Greek history. In 479 BC, these two battles turned the tide against the Persian Empire's invasion. At the time, the Persian Empire stretched from modern-day Turkey to India, threatening the very existence of Greek civilization. Following earlier conflicts, such as the battles of Thermopylae and Salamis, the Greeks united against a common enemy...
The ancient Greek phalanx is one of the most famous military formations in history. This tightly-packed formation of heavily armored soldiers was …
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