Fri, 23 March 2007
Eventually, Ephialtes (a Greek traitor) led the Persians around the pass to the rear of the Greek defenders. Surrounded, the Spartans and Thespians were killed by a volley of arrows. Leonidas, himself, looked forward to dying because the oracle at Delphi prophesized that his death would save Sparta. For more information: 300 (Movie) http://www.iranchamber.com/history/articles/persian_wars5.php Histories by Herodotus http://www.greektexts.com/library/Herodotus/Polymnia/eng/242.html Extreme War by Terrence Poulos Military Anecdotes by Max Hastings Military History Magazine (January 2006): Spartan Stand at Military History Podcast is sponsored by Armchair General Magazine and the International Research and Publishing Corporation |