THERMOPYLAE - Definition

WordNet Dictionary

	Definition:	[n] a famous battle in 480 BC; a Greek army under Leonidas was annihilated by the Persians who were trying to conquer Greece

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	Synonyms:	battle of Thermopylae

	See Also:	Ellas, Greece, Hellenic Republic, pitched battle

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	Definition:	Thermopylae The three-day battle for the pass at Thermopylae--the Hot Gates--was a critical contest in Xerxes`s massive invasion of Greece. Bradford`s narrative embraces the entire era of the invasion and brings to life the personalities and fantastic battles of the period. more details ...