Battle of Thermopylae - Part 5: The legacy of a stand that changed history

The aftermath of Thermopylae looms large, casting a shadow over the Greek world. The Persian invasion, once seemingly unstoppable, now grinds to a halt.The months following the battle bring a new resolve among the Greeks. In the spring of four hundred seventy-nine BCE, they assemble their largest force yet at Plataea, ready to confront the remnants of the Persian army. The fields are thick with morning mists, the air heavy with the stench of unburied dead. When battle is joined, the clash of bronze on bronze rings out, the cries of the wounded echoing across the field. The Greeks surge forward, fueled by the memory of their fallen heroes at Thermopylae. They break the Persian line, sending survivors fleeing across the Hellespont.Learn more at: https://theconflictarchive.com/conflict/thermopylaeThe Conflict Archive is part of The Archive Network by Jonkai Ventures, a collection of podcasts dedicated to exploring history's greatest wars, battles, and the conflicts that shaped our world.Support the podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon:https://thearchivenetwork.com/supportDiscover more archives and stories:https://thearchivenetwork.comExplore this archive:https://theconflictarchive.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.