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π The Battle of Salamis took place in 480 BC on the waters near the island of Salamis in Greece.
π‘οΈ Themistocles led the Greek city-states against King Xerxes of the Persian Empire.
πͺ The Greek alliance was known as the Hellenic League, made up of city-states like Athens and Sparta.
β The Persian navy had approximately 1,200 ships, while the Greek navy had only around 380.
π The Greek ships, called triremes, were faster and more agile than the larger Persian vessels.
π€ Teamwork and clever strategies were crucial to the Greek victory at Salamis.
βοΈ Themistocles successfully tricked the Persian navy into a trap in narrow waters.
β³ The battle started on September 29, 480 BC, and changed the course of the Greek struggle against Persia.
π After the battle, the Persian navy was weakened, leading to King Xerxes' retreat.
π The Battle of Salamis inspired many stories and plays, highlighting the value of courage and unity.
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