-480 ⟶ Xerxes I Launches Invasion of Greece

King Xerxes I of Persia sets out to conquer Greece.
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⚔️ Persian Empire's Failed Attack on Naxos

Aristagoras, acting on behalf of the Persian Empire, leads a failed attack on the rebellious island of Naxos.⟶
Persian Empire's Failed Attack on Naxos (-499)
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⚔️ Mardonius's Expedition Against Greece

First expedition of King Darius I of Persia against Greece, under the leadership of his son-in-law Mardonius. This marks the start of the campaign that culminated in the Battle of Marathon in 490 BC.⟶
Mardonius's Expedition Against Greece (-492)
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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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⚔️ Xerxes I Launches Invasion of Greece

King Xerxes I of Persia sets out to conquer Greece.⟶
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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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⚔️ 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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