Battle of Mycale (478 BC)

Battle of Mycale (Greek city-states & Sparta & Athens & Corinth & Sicyon & Troezen vs Achaemenid Empire) took place in 478 BC during Second Persian invasion of Greece.

Battle facts

• Year: 478 BC
• Date: -0478-01-0
• Era: Classical
• Conflict: Second Persian invasion of Greece
• Side A: Greek city-states, Sparta, Athens, Corinth, Sicyon, Troezen
• Side B: Achaemenid Empire
• Commanders (A): Leotychides, Xanthippus, Perilaus
• Commanders (B): Artaÿntes, Masistes, Ithamitres, Mardontes, Tigranes
• Casualties: approx. Considerable4,000 soldiers killed Burning of the Persian camp and of the ships
• Outcome: Greek victory Ionia begins second revolt against Persian rule
• Coordinates: 37.691°, 27.157°

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Wikipedia article on Battle of Mycale · Wikidata entry

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