Examines the Battle of Salamis, fought in 480 BCE during the Persian Wars. The Greek city-states, led by Themistocles, faced the massive Persian fleet under King Xerxes I. Using cunning strategy, Themistocles lured the Persians into the narrow straits of Salamis, where the Greeks’ agile triremes outmaneuvered and devastated the larger, disorganized Persian navy.

The Greek victory at Salamis crippled Persian naval power, forcing Xerxes to retreat and abandoning his plans for conquest. This triumph secured Greek independence, preserved their culture, and laid the foundation for Western civilization. Salamis remains a symbol of unity, strategy, and resilience against overwhelming odds.

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