The Killing Grounds: Thermopylae
Classical Wisdom Speaks
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Strategic Insights of Thermopylae
This chapter explores the strategic military decisions and geographic complexities of the Battle of Thermopylae, focusing on Leonidas' tactics and the varied armor of both Greek and Persian forces. It also challenges common misconceptions about the battle's famed '300 Spartans' by revealing the larger coalition of Greek city-states involved.
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