The Battle of Salamis

"Later that year [480 B.C.], after learning of King Leonidas’ defeat at the Battle of Thermopylae, the Greek navy, under the command of General Themistocles, decided to withdraw to the island of Salamis. This opening allowed the Persians to quickly overrun the Greek island of Boeotia and then to capture the evacuated city of Athens. However, seeking a decisive victory over the Persian fleet, the Greek navy attacked and defeated the Persians at the Battle of Salamis in late 480 B.C. 

General Themistocles’ strategy of using a strong navy had proven itself useful. Fearing to be trapped in Greece, Xerxes withdrew with much of his army back into Central Asia where he lost most of his men to starvation and disease. The following year saw a Greek army finally defeat the Persians at the Battle of Plataea, which ended the Persian invasion."

 -- Historical context of Themistocles 

and the Battle of Salamis

from Time Trip #1 (Kindle Locations 1543-1554).

"Battle of Salamis" from Karen's Whimsy Website

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