Battle of Thermopylae
The strategic location of Thermopylae, once a narrow coastal path, has changed significantly over the last 2500 years, now lying kilometers from the sea. Leonidas led 300 elite warriors, bolstered by 7000 recruits, to defend against the Persian forces. Despite the overwhelming numbers of Xerxes' army, the Greeks utilized their phalanx formation and superior weaponry to inflict devastating losses on their attackers.In this clip
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