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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