How the Greeks Crushed Mardonius – Battle of Plataea 479 BC

Описание: The Battle That ENDED Persia’s Dominance – Battle of Plataea 479 BC

In 479 BC, Spartan regent Pausanias stood before the largest Greek army ever assembled and swore vengeance for Thermopylae. What followed was one of history's most decisive battles—the Battle of Plataea—where outnumbered Greek warriors faced the Persian Empire in a clash that would determine the fate of Western civilization.
This cinematic documentary explores the story of Plataea, the revenge of Thermopylae, where 10,000 Spartans and their Greek allies confronted a Persian force of 300,000 under General Mardonius. Ten months after King Leonidas and his 300 Spartans fell at the Hot Gates, and after watching Athens burn to ashes under Xerxes' conquest, Greece prepared for its ultimate stand.
Discover how Pausanias, nephew of the legendary Leonidas, carried the weight of his uncle's sacrifice and transformed grief into one of the ancient world's most stunning military victories. This is the untold story of how Greece defied an empire that had never known defeat on European soil.
🎬 What You'll Learn:

The aftermath of Thermopylae and the burning of Athens
How Pausanias unified the largest Greek army in history
The impossible 30-to-1 odds facing the Greeks
The strategic genius behind Greece's revenge
Why Plataea changed Western civilization forever

⚔️ Featured Historical Elements:

Spartan military culture and hoplite warfare
Persian Imperial army tactics under Mardonius
Ancient Greek battle formations and strategy
The legacy of King Leonidas and the 300 Spartans
5th Century BC Greco-Persian Wars

📚 Perfect for fans of:
Ancient history, military strategy, Greek warfare, Persian Empire, Spartan warriors, epic battles, classical antiquity, and historical documentaries.
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