The defeat of the Persian navy at Salamis in 480 was by no means the end of the war, but it was the decisive battle that made ultimate victory likely, if not inevitable. The final land battle ...

For example, Sparta might face an existential threat, prompting its participation in the Battle of Plataea in 479 B.C., which effectively ended all Persian attempts to invade the Greek lands.

Where am I from? Which team am I on?” Do listen - together with Marathon before and Plataea after, The Battle of Salamis preserved the origins of democracy and liberty The Persian Empire was the ...