-480 ⟶ Persian Victory at the Battle of Thermopylae

August 11, 480 BC: The Battle of Thermopylae, a costly victo...
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⚔️ Athenians Defeat Persians at Marathon

The Battle of Marathon, where Darius I of Persia is defeated by the Athenians and Plataeans under Miltiades⟶
Athenians Defeat Persians at Marathon (-490)
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🛡️ Xerxes I Plans Invasion of Greece

Xerxes I of Persia starts planning his expedition against Greece⟶
Xerxes I Plans Invasion of Greece (-483)
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🛡️ Persian Victory at the Battle of Thermopylae

August 11, 480 BC: The Battle of Thermopylae, a costly victory by Persians over the Greeks.⟶
Persian Victory at the Battle of Thermopylae (-480)
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⚔️ Battle of Artemisium: Greek and Persian Naval Clash

August, 480 BC: Battle of Artemisium—The Persian fleet fights an inconclusive battle with the Greek allied fleet.⟶
Battle of Artemisium: Greek and Persian Naval Clash (-480)
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⚔️ Greek Victory at the Battle of Salamis

September 23, 480 BC: Battle of Salamis between Greece and Persia, leading to a Greek victory.⟶
Greek Victory at the Battle of Salamis (-480)
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⚔️ Greeks Defeat Persians at Plataea

The Battle of Plataea, the Greeks defeat the Persians, ending the Persian Wars.⟶
Greeks Defeat Persians at Plataea (-479)
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