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Battle of Salamis
-480 • Saronischer Golf Seeschlacht
Historical Overview
The decisive turning point of the war. The Greek fleet lured the superior Persian navy into the narrow waters of Salamis and destroyed it.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Decisive Greek victory; retreat of Xerxes I.
Greek Navy
- Commander: Themistokles
- Strength: ca. 380 Trieren
- Casualties: ca. 40 Schiffe verloren
Achaemenid Empire (Satraps)
- Commander: Xerxes I. / Artemisia
- Strength: ca. 600 - 800 Schiffe
- Casualties: ca. 200 - 300 Schiffe verloren
Strategic Context
Destruction of the Persian logistical base (fleet) to prevent further supply of the land army.
Conflict / War
Persian Wars
Decisive Athenian victory; Persian retreat.
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