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The Final Greek Victory II
Mardonius, seeing next morning the columns of Greeks retreating upward on the hills, from his camp by the river, was prompt to pursue them. He could not see however, the Spartans who had remained hidden behind the low hills, which arose from the valley. |
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The Final Greek Victory
Themistocles and his followers rejoiced immensely when the Persian retreat was apparent. After making certain that Xerxes and most of his forces had indeed gone, he resolved that they should return to Athens. The city was in ruins. All the temples were destroyed and the homes abandoned and in disrepair. Laboriously, they began its reconstruction. Their spirits high after the tremendous victory against all odds, the soldier returned to his civilian abilities and pursuits with renewed vigor. |
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The Battle of Thermopile and the Naval Battle of Salamis
The Persians, after four days, were convinced that the Greeks were not frightened and commenced to attack on the fifth day. During the first two days of the attack, the Persian suffered massive losses, while the Greeks under Leonidas, protected by their fortification, suffered very light casualties. |
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