Category: 480 BCE
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The Battle of Salamis Was Fought During the Persian Wars (499 to 449 BCE). The Struggle Saw the Out-Numbered Greeks Defeat the Larger Persian Navy in One of the Greatest Naval Battles in History. September 23, 480 BCE
Image: The Battle of Salamis, 19th Century illustration. (Public Domain.) On this day in history, September 23, 480 BCE, the Battle of Salamis was waged during the Persian Wars (499 to 449 BCE). The struggle at Salamis witnessed the out-numbered Greeks defeating a larger Persian navy in one of the greatest naval battles in history.…
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