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This episode is a continuation of our Avenging Leonidas series on the 2nd Greco-Persian War. In prior videos we traced the invasion from the gates of Thermopylae to the straits of Salamis. Now we finally cover the epic showdown between the Achaemenid Persian Army led by Mardonius and the largest Greek army ever raised!

Prior videos:
Aftermath of Thermopylae:    • What Happened in the Aftermath of The...  
The Battle of Salamis:    • Avenging Leonidas - The Battle of Sal...  
Aftermath of Salamis:    • What Happened in the Aftermath of Sal...  

Sources and Suggested Reading
Campbell, B. (ed). The Oxford Handbook of Warfare in the Classical World. Oxford University Press, USA, 2013.
Fields, N. Ancient Greek Warship. Osprey Publishing, 2007.
Herodotus & John M. Marincola & Aubrey de Salincourt. The Histories. Penguin, 2003.
Hornblower, S. The Oxford Classical Dictionary. Oxford University Press, USA, 2012.
Kinzl, K.H. (ed). A Companion to the Classical Greek World. Wiley-Blackwell, 2010.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:31 Recap
04:52 Mardonius
07:06 Offers for Athens
10:32 Sparta Must Help
12:26 Greek Army Mobilizes
14:24 Arrival at Plataea
15:10 Cavalry Attack
17:27 Standoff
18:40 Persian Raid
20:25 Outro

Credits:
Research = Invicta
Script = Roel Konijnendijk
Narration = Invicta
Artwork = Penta Limited

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