10,000 Spartans vs. 300,000 Persians | Honor and Death at Thermopylae

Описание: Athens burns, a wound in the heart of Greece, as the Persian empire asserts its dominance. But in the shadows, a plan for redemption is forged, leading to the decisive battle of Plataea. This video explores the aftermath of the burning city and the strategic stalemate that defined the greco-persian wars, where ancient greece fought for its very survival.

A year after Leonidas fell at Thermopylae, the ground of Greece trembles once more. 10,000 Spartan hoplites stand as an impenetrable wall of steel against Xerxes’ endless horde. In this video, we break down the bloodiest battle of the Persian Wars, where Sparta’s honor was paid for with the currency of death.

In this video:
The Judgment of the Gods: The moment Pausanias defied death under a hail of arrows without retreating a single step.
The Clash of Titans: The brutal collision between the bronze phalanx and the Persian Immortals in the mud of Plataea.
The Fall of the Giant: The visceral end of Mardonius and the final collapse of Xerxes’ expansionist dream.

⚔️ SUBSCRIBE TO IRON LORE: /@ironlorehistory

If you love ancient history, epic battles, and the dark reality of warriors like the Spartans, make sure to hit the notification bell.

#Sparta #AncientWarfare #EpicHistory #PersianEmpire #Leonidas #300Spartans #AncientHistory #Sparta #BattleOfThermopylae #AncientGreece #IronLore

⚠️ COPYRIGHT & FAIR USE: This documentary features an original narrative and transformative editing. All materials used fall under the Fair Use doctrine for educational and historical purposes. For business inquiries: [email protected]