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°