Comments on: Greco-Persian Wars: Battle of Thermopylae http://www.historynet.com/greco-persian-wars-battle-of-thermopylae.htm From the World's Largest History Magazine Publisher Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:03:12 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Some more good sites « All about Artemisia http://www.historynet.com/greco-persian-wars-battle-of-thermopylae.htm/comment-page-1#comment-136190 Some more good sites « All about Artemisia Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:27:30 +0000 #comment-136190 [...] more good sites By azintl I came across this site by browsing through The Librarian’s Internet Index. I don’t advise reading all of it, [...] [...] more good sites By azintl I came across this site by browsing through The Librarian’s Internet Index. I don’t advise reading all of it, [...]

]]> By: Jerry Sean Hughes http://www.historynet.com/greco-persian-wars-battle-of-thermopylae.htm/comment-page-1#comment-131442 Jerry Sean Hughes Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:25:07 +0000 #comment-131442 One of the most courageous battles I have read about. This was what was meant to be a true spartan. A great read. One of the most courageous battles I have read about. This was what was meant to be a true spartan. A great read.

]]> By: stupid face http://www.historynet.com/greco-persian-wars-battle-of-thermopylae.htm/comment-page-1#comment-124784 stupid face Sat, 26 Sep 2009 05:54:37 +0000 #comment-124784 super dumb super dumb

]]> By: Miles http://www.historynet.com/greco-persian-wars-battle-of-thermopylae.htm/comment-page-1#comment-117566 Miles Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:49:16 +0000 #comment-117566 Great Article, have to use it for my history report due today, its five o' clock in the morning and school starts at seven, this is a life savior! haha. Great Article, have to use it for my history report due today, its five o’ clock in the morning and school starts at seven, this is a life savior! haha.

]]> By: WongHoongHooi http://www.historynet.com/greco-persian-wars-battle-of-thermopylae.htm/comment-page-1#comment-91771 WongHoongHooi Fri, 24 Jul 2009 06:26:29 +0000 #comment-91771 I applaud the balanced objective conclusion of the writer that befits a work on military history. Refreshingly free of the hubris of "liberty" versus "repression" too often seen in opinions and works about this battle/ conflict. To the Helot or the "unworthy" Sparta was nearly about as totalitarian as it got. I applaud the balanced objective conclusion of the writer that befits a work on military history. Refreshingly free of the hubris of “liberty” versus “repression” too often seen in opinions and works about this battle/ conflict. To the Helot or the “unworthy” Sparta was nearly about as totalitarian as it got.

]]> By: The Battle of Trichorrhexis Nodosa « Pittsburgh Curly http://www.historynet.com/greco-persian-wars-battle-of-thermopylae.htm/comment-page-1#comment-84389 The Battle of Trichorrhexis Nodosa « Pittsburgh Curly Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:13:36 +0000 #comment-84389 [...] To me, the term sounds like something out of Spartan history. I see the term  and think of the Battle of Thermopylae and the never ending chiseled abs seen in [...] [...] To me, the term sounds like something out of Spartan history. I see the term  and think of the Battle of Thermopylae and the never ending chiseled abs seen in [...]

]]> By: William http://www.historynet.com/greco-persian-wars-battle-of-thermopylae.htm/comment-page-1#comment-68039 William Sat, 30 May 2009 02:44:40 +0000 #comment-68039 Hi There, I have found an ancient book written in Persion it seems. It was found in Macedonia and Greece Border. Do you know anyone that could possibly tell me what it is? Anyone who studies these things. Please email me on: wzeqiri@gmail.com William Hi There,

I have found an ancient book written in Persion it seems. It was found in Macedonia and Greece Border.

Do you know anyone that could possibly tell me what it is? Anyone who studies these things.

Please email me on: wzeqiri@gmail.com

William

]]> By: Andrew Simmons http://www.historynet.com/greco-persian-wars-battle-of-thermopylae.htm/comment-page-1#comment-59266 Andrew Simmons Thu, 07 May 2009 18:43:18 +0000 #comment-59266 Thank you very much! I have to write a research paper and this was definitely my Primary Source. I know to come back when I write my next paper. Thank you very much! I have to write a research paper and this was definitely my Primary Source. I know to come back when I write my next paper.

]]> By: Bill http://www.historynet.com/greco-persian-wars-battle-of-thermopylae.htm/comment-page-1#comment-58764 Bill Tue, 05 May 2009 20:23:58 +0000 #comment-58764 Herodotus is perhaps not the best source for the number in the Persian army and navy. The army probably numbered around 120 thousand, which is a good size force. This is the first time naval warfare became important. The Persian navy was twice the size of the Greek navy, and the Phonecians sailors who fought for the Persians were beter sailors. The Greek comander at Thermopylae, Leonidas, a Spartian, held off the first Persian attacks, killing thousands. The Greeks were only defeated when the Persians found a pass the attack the Greeks from the back as well as the front. The Greek force totaled 2000, including the famous 300 Spartians, all will killed. I enjoyed your article, especially the listing of the ethnic groups in the Persian army. Herodotus is perhaps not the best source for the number in the Persian army and navy. The army probably numbered around 120 thousand, which is a good size force. This is the first time naval warfare became important. The Persian navy was twice the size of the Greek navy, and the Phonecians sailors who fought for the Persians were beter sailors. The Greek comander at Thermopylae, Leonidas, a Spartian, held off the first Persian attacks, killing thousands. The Greeks were only defeated when the Persians found a pass the attack the Greeks from the back as well as the front. The Greek force totaled 2000, including the famous 300 Spartians, all will killed. I enjoyed your article, especially the listing of the ethnic groups in the Persian army.

]]> By: Joel http://www.historynet.com/greco-persian-wars-battle-of-thermopylae.htm/comment-page-1#comment-35148 Joel Sat, 21 Feb 2009 19:03:30 +0000 #comment-35148 Great overview of such a significant battle. You put it best...."the battle’s value lay not in land gained or lost or in men killed or captured, but in inspiration." U.S. Military commanders are still drawing on these principles. Great overview of such a significant battle. You put it best….”the battle’s value lay not in land gained or lost or in men killed or captured, but in inspiration.” U.S. Military commanders are still drawing on these principles.

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