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The Battle of Plataea, 479 BC, in which the defeat of the invasion forces of Xerxes was the final land battle of the second Persian invasion of Greece. In the picture Spartan troops confront the Persians. The Spartan contingent was part of an alliance of Greek city-states which formed the Greek army. After an illustration by an unidentified artist in the Cyclopaedia of Universal History, published in Cincinnati in the 1880 s
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The Battle of Plataea, 479 BC, in which the defeat of the invasion forces of Xerxes was the final land battle of the second Persian invasion of Greece. In the picture Spartan troops confront the Persians. The Spartan contingent was part of an alliance of Greek city-states which formed the Greek army. After an illustration by an unidentified artist in the Cyclopaedia of Universal History, published in Cincinnati in the 1880 s
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© Ken Welsh
Achaemenid Empire Ancient Greece Armies Army Battlefield Fight Fighting Persians Soldier Soldiers Spartan Troops Warfare Boeotia Persian Wars Spartans Xerxes I
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This print takes us back to the Battle of Plataea in 479 BC, a significant event marking the final land battle of the second Persian invasion of Greece. In this historic image, Spartan troops stand resolute as they confront the invading Persians. The Spartans were an integral part of a united Greek army formed by various city-states to defend their homeland. The artist behind this illustration remains unidentified, but their skillful depiction transports us to that ancient battlefield. Published in Cincinnati during the 1880s, it serves as a timeless testament to human history and warfare. As we gaze upon this archival treasure, we are reminded of the valor and determination displayed by both sides during these tumultuous times. The clash between Greek and Persian forces was not merely a struggle for territorial dominance; it represented a clash of cultures and ideologies. With every detail meticulously captured in this print - from the soldiers' armor to their expressions filled with intensity - we can almost hear the echoes of swords clashing and feel the tension that hung heavy in Boeotia's air. Let us cherish such historical artifacts like this one by Ken Welsh from Design Pics, for they provide us with glimpses into our past while honoring those who fought bravely on these ancient battlefields.
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