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Battle of Artemisium
-480 • Euböa Seeschlacht
Historical Overview
Naval battle taking place parallel to the Battle of Thermopylae. The Greek fleet held off the superior Persian forces for three days.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Tactical draw; Greek retreat after the fall of Thermopylae.
Greek Navy
- Commander: Eurybiades / Themistokles
- Strength: 271 Trieren
- Casualties: Hoch
Achaemenid Empire
- Commander: Xerxes I.
- Strength: ca. 800 - 1.000 Schiffe
- Casualties: Sehr hoch (Sturm & Kampf)
Strategic Context
Protecting the flank of the land army at Thermopylae and preventing a Persian maritime bypass.
Conflict / War
Persian Wars
Persian victory; destruction of Miletus.
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