Salamis 480 BC: The Naval Campaign That Saved Greece
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Decisive maritime battle securing Western civilization's future.
If you're intrigued by pivotal moments in history that shaped our world today, "Salamis 480 BC" could be your next great read. Archaeological insights and thorough research make this book more than just a recounting of battle; it's a deep dive into the tactical brilliance that defined Greek resistance against overwhelming odds, and subsequently, Western culture. Perfect for enthusiasts of military history and ancient civilizations.
Salamis 480 BC: The Naval Campaign That Saved Greece
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ISBN: 9781846036842
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Date of Publication: 2010-06-22
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.89
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Osprey's study of a crucial battle of the Greco-Persian Wars (499-449 BC). Weeks after the glorious disaster at Thermopylae and heavy but inconclusive fighting at sea off Artemisium, with Athens now in barbarian hands and the Acropolis burned, the Greeks dramatically halted the Persian invasion of 480 BC. They brought the 600-strong Persian fleet to battle with their 350 triremes in the confined waters of the straits of Salamis and, through a combination of superior tactics and fighting spirit, won a crushing victory. This drove the Persian navy out of the western Aegean and enabled the Hellenic Alliance to combine its manpower in sufficient force to destroy the massive occupying army in the following year. Victory over the Persians secured the 5th-century flowering of Greek and, in particular, Athenian culture and institutions that so influenced the subsequent development of Western civilization. This book draws extensively on the findings of archaeological, technological, and naval research, as well as on the historical sources to vividly recreate one of the most important naval campaigns in world history.
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