Many people think that the battle was just 300 Spartans versus an estimated 120,000 to 300,000 Persians and their allies, never realizing that there were actually 7000 Greek troops from a variety of city-states defending the pass. After the Greeks had been betrayed by Ephialtes, the majority of the Greek troops withdrew since their defensive position was now untenable, conserving their force for later battles. The 300 Spartans and 700 Thespians chose to stay and cover the withdrawal, fighting to the death. Some reports also have 900 helots and 400 Thebans remaining, with the majority of the Thebans surrendering to the Persians.
Also, Leonidas was roughly 60 years old when he went to war with the Persians. Sure, they held them for 3 days before they were cut down, but in later conflicts with the Athenians, who had decent naval ships, absolutely battered the Persians on the sea. In later battles, the Persians lost and ultimately retreated.
Many people think that the battle was just 300 Spartans versus an estimated 120,000 to 300,000 Persians and their allies, never realizing that there were actually 7000 Greek troops from a variety of city-states defending the pass. After the Greeks had been betrayed by Ephialtes, the majority of the Greek troops withdrew since their defensive position was now untenable, conserving their force for later battles. The 300 Spartans and 700 Thespians chose to stay and cover the withdrawal, fighting to the death. Some reports also have 900 helots and 400 Thebans remaining, with the majority of the Thebans surrendering to the Persians.
Sabaton also have a history channel where they go in depth about the history and a little about the song itself i recommend you react to that
Also, Leonidas was roughly 60 years old when he went to war with the Persians. Sure, they held them for 3 days before they were cut down, but in later conflicts with the Athenians, who had decent naval ships, absolutely battered the Persians on the sea. In later battles, the Persians lost and ultimately retreated.
I would like to know what you, as a Scot, think of their song "Blood of Bannockburn" about the battle of Sterling castle.
The first Saboaton song i did. Reaction on the channel
@@ge.0 Ok sorry, must have missed that! Keep doing Sabaton please!