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Turning Points: History’s Greatest Battl

Turning Points: History’s Greatest Battl

Auteur(s): Kieran Baxter
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 "From the ancient fields of Greece to the trenches of the world wars, battles have stood as decisive moments — turning points where nations rose, empires fell, and history changed forever. In this podcast, we bring you closer to the great clashes of history, not only exploring the strategies and struggles, but also the courage, sacrifice, and consequences that echo through time. Welcome to Turning Points: History’s Greatest Battles — where every episode unveils a conflict that reshaped the destiny of the world."Copyright Kieran Baxter
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  • Thermopylae – 300 Spartans Against an Empire

    Thermopylae – 300 Spartans Against an Empire
    Sep 19 2025
    Episode 2 of Turning Points: History’s Greatest Battles tells the story of the Battle of Thermopylae (480 BCE), where a small Greek force led by King Leonidas of Sparta confronted the massive Persian invasion under King Xerxes I. Around 7,000 Greeks held the narrow mountain pass against overwhelming numbers, with the legendary 300 Spartans forming the core of the defense. For two days, the Greeks repelled wave after wave of Persian attacks, but a betrayal revealed a hidden path that allowed the Persians to outflank them. Leonidas dismissed most of the army, remaining with his Spartans, 700 Thespians, and 400 Thebans to fight to the death. Though Thermopylae ended in Greek defeat, the sacrifice delayed the Persian advance and inspired the Greek world to unite. The epitaph “Go tell the Spartans…” immortalized their courage, and Thermopylae remains a symbol of defiance against overwhelming odds. #Tags:
    #TurningPointsPodcast #BattleOfThermopylae #Spartans #Leonidas #PersianWars #Xerxes #AncientGreece #300Spartans #SymbolOfResistance #GreatBattles
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