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We dive into the summer of 479 BCE to explore the pivotal Battle of Plataea, where a coalition of Greek city-states faced the mighty Persian Empire in a final, decisive showdown. Led by Spartan General Pausanias, the Greeks stood united against Persian commander Mardonius. Discover the strategic maneuvers, fierce combat, and the dramatic turning point that marked the end of Persia’s invasion and set the stage for Greece’s Golden Age.
Join us as we bring this epic clash to life!
By The War EmpireWe dive into the summer of 479 BCE to explore the pivotal Battle of Plataea, where a coalition of Greek city-states faced the mighty Persian Empire in a final, decisive showdown. Led by Spartan General Pausanias, the Greeks stood united against Persian commander Mardonius. Discover the strategic maneuvers, fierce combat, and the dramatic turning point that marked the end of Persia’s invasion and set the stage for Greece’s Golden Age.
Join us as we bring this epic clash to life!