Battle of Salamis (479 BC)
Battle of Salamis (Greek city-states vs Achaemenid Empire) took place in 479 BC during Second Persian invasion of Greece.
Battle facts
- Year: 479 BC
- Date: -0479-09-2
- Era: Classical
- Conflict: Second Persian invasion of Greece
- Side A: Greek city-states
- Side B: Achaemenid Empire
- Commanders (A): Eurybiades, Themistocles
- Commanders (B): Xerxes I of Persia, Tetramnestos, Artemisia I of Caria, Achaemenes, Ariabignes
- Casualties: approx. 40 ships300 ships
- Outcome: Greek victory
- Coordinates: 37.951°, 23.567°
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Wikipedia article on Battle of Salamis · Wikidata entry
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