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Abrams V 1.0 Abrams V 1.0 Abrams THEMISTOCLES INTERWAR PERIOD (490-480 B.C.E) Darius begins rebuilding the Persian army to reinvade Greece. Unable to attack Greece because Egypt revolts. Darius dies during the march to Egypt Xerxes takes over Persia Greeks mostly celebrate their victory V 1.0 Athenian politician who fought at Marathon. Common man, not rich. Thinks Persia is still a threat. New Athenian silver mine. Athens continues growing in power. Themistocles plan = build a great navy. 1 Abrams V 1.0 Abrams TRIREMES V 1.0 XERXES & THE SECOND PERSIAN INVASION Wooden ships used by all Mediterranean navies during this period of time. “Like missiles in the water.” 2 Triremes would ram into other ships. Goal: Conquer Greece, like his father wanted to. Assembled one of the largest armies in history up to that point to accomplish his goal. Maybe a 1,000,000 strong “Wooden Wall of Athens” 3 Abrams V 1.0 Abrams BATTLE OF THERMOPYLAE (480 B.C.E) 7000 Greeks vs. 1,000,000 Persians? Greeks blocked a narrow strip of land between the cliffs and the sea. V 1.0 BATTLE OF SALAMIS (480 B.C.E) Largest naval battle ever fought in the history of the world. Greeks, led by Athens defeat the Persian navy using a combination of tactics and deceit. 300 Spartans Protected the Greeks smaller numbers Greeks lose the battle after 3 days The naval battle of Artemisium also took place at this time 5 Ver 1.0 4 Most ships in a single battle. Greeks take better positions in the channel Greeks trick the Persians into attacking them. 6 1 Abrams V 1.0 Abrams V 1.0 Abrams END OF THEMISTOCLES CONCLUSIONS Athens ends the Persian wars as a dominant power in Greece. Works for Persia after being ostracized. 7 Abrams Greek culture is one of the foundations of our own culture. Demonstrated the value of tactics and mistakes in war. Vote to ostracize him: Banned from Athens for 10 years. Greek victory saves Greek culture. Largely has Themistocles to thank. Athenians fear Themistocles power and fame V 1.0 Trickery at Salamis Terrain at Thermopylae Athens benefits and begins its Golden Age 8 V 1.0 CONCLUSIONS AND “FLOW” Persian Expansion Ionian Revolt First Persian Invasion of Greece Second Persian Invasion of Greece Persian Retreat Battle of Marathon Battle of Thermopylae Battle of Salamis Athenian Golden Age 9 Ver 1.0 2