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";s:4:"text";s:7345:"50 men isn't enough to overwhelm or flank them.. (Roman Infantry later develops techniques to defeat even the pike phalangites from the front, but that was hundreds of years later). Almost everything that is known about Leonidas comes from the work of the Greek historian Herodotus (c. 484-c. 425 B.C.). ), a brilliant general, orator, patron of the arts and politician—”the first citizen” of democratic Athens, according to the historian Thucydides. But yeah not taking away anything from the Spartans they're real badass, but Astino was fighting alongside that other spartan, the persians weren't exactly all together focusing on him alone and he had some cuts after fight. The only noteworthy champions would be Achilles and Hector, but I think 10 Spartans can beat them purely on their teamwork. (It’s in the Book of Judges, chapters 6-8). Ten years later, during the Second Persian War, one of Darius’ sons, Xerxes I (c. 519-465 B.C. No, they literally changed the game. Showing all 4 items Jump to: Summaries (4) Summaries. They didn't push the Trojans back. In battle, they used a formation called a phalanx, in which rows of hoplites stood directly next to each other so that their shields overlapped with one another. Time and time again the myrmidon save the day. I forgot if the movie gave a date or not, but the Illiad poem takes place hundreds of years before Thermopylae. Zack Snyder’s 2007 fantasy historical film, 300, has probably made the Battle of Thermopylae one of the most famous battles of the ancient world. Under Xerxes I, the Persian army moved south through Greece on the eastern coast, accompanied by the Persian navy moving parallel to the shore. Achilles had a crescent, Spartans were a full circle hoplon. I wouldn't say that the Myrmidons are in the Spartans league but they have some tactics and formation and are quite capable as shown with Achilles leading them. Leonidas (c. 530-480 B.C.) Although these many city-states vied with one another for control of land and resources, they also banded together to defend themselves from foreign invasion. 50 fodder Myrmidons wouldn't really keep Spartans busy. As king, Leonidas was a military leader as well as a political one. (This video is by WWUTT. Its not like they'll have to repeat that formation against 51 men. Because they hate God. © 2020 A&E Television Networks, LLC. As he says, they've fought in countless battles and bled for him numerous times. Although Leonidas lost the battle, his death at Thermopylae was seen as a heroic sacrifice because he sent most of his army away when he realized that the Persians had outmaneuvered him. ), again launched an invasion against Greece. First two are interesting though. Hoplites were armed with a round shield, spear and iron short sword. 300 Spartans vs 300 Israelites? Most people are aware that the leader of the Greeks during the battle was Leonidas of Sparta. Yeah, but I may just be biased as I liked Troy a heck of a lot more than I did 300. I just feel like Achilles was the better leader and also more effective in battle himself. Except Achilles and his myrmidon take a backseat because Achilles doesn't want to fight for Agamennon. A local Greek told Xerxes about this other route and led the Persian army across it, enabling them to surround the Greeks. The battle was fought on the Marathon plain of northeastern Attica and marked the first blows of the Greco-Persian War. Spartans all rounds. Both armies need leaders. So I think Leo can take him out. They were wiped out but this sacrifice allowed the bulk of the army to retreat and regroup. They did fight thousands after all. But if you see something that doesn't look right, click here to contact us! The Battle of Marathon in 490 B.C. @monsterstomp: Really? I say he can manage the bonus round because of how well he commands his myrmidon. @i_like_swords: I do fell like i overestimated Achilles quite a bit here, thought about adding some myrmidons in the early rounds but it sounds like you believe that Achilles + his 50myrmidons could take on the 300 themselves. Vs. @monsterstomp: Yeah, my thinking was more that most of the myrmidons are just there to keep the most of the spartans busy while achilles takes them out one by one. was a king of the city-state of Sparta from about 490 B.C. However the Myrmidon bring the fight back and the Greeks once again have a chance thanks to Achilles and 50 others. It was this fatal weakness to the otherwise formidable phalanx formation that proved to be Leonidas’ undoing against an invading Persian army at the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 B.C. I think Achilles was the main game changer. In 490 B.C. But God said, “The people with you are too many for Me to give the Midianites into their hand, lest Israel boast over me, saying, ‘My own hand has saved me.’”, The Lord said to Gideon, “The people with you are too many for me to give the Midianites into their hand, lest Israel boast over me, saying, ‘My own hand has saved me.’ Now therefore proclaim in the ears of the people, saying, ‘Whoever is fearful and trembling, let him return home and hurry away from Mount Gilead’”, Gideon brought the people down to the water. Those three could have a significant impact on how this battle pans out. The legendary story of the Battle of Thermopylae when 300 Spartans stood against the entire Persian army! Achilles and friends win the bonus round with heavy casualties. Perhaps we should also give the Spartans 2 more awesome warriors: Achilles (Brad Pitt) and Matthayus the human Scorpion King (The Rock) So it’s Leonidas,Achilles,Matthayus and the 300 vs Uruk Hai!! If not for Patroclus dying the Greeks would of retaken the beach through fighting opposed to a peace treaty. Like all male Spartan citizens, Leonidas had been trained mentally and physically since childhood in preparation to become a hoplite warrior. Yet world history is enamored with 300 Spartans who did not succeed, without even a glance at Gideon and his men. Also, assuming (like they would historically at least) the Spartans kept in phalanx formation, they're going to slaughter 50 men. There are a few named fighters by his side, but to be honest, none of the named fighters have feats of their own either. Twice at the beginning of the fifth century B.C., Persia attempted such an invasion. Directed by Rudolph Maté. Same goes for the movie except the Persians stood a slightly better chance. Then when they rejoined the fight, the Greeks came back and won against Troy. In the pride of his face the wicked does not seek Him; all his thoughts are, “There is no God.” (Psalm 10:3-4). In 191 B.C., the Roman army defeated an invasion of Greece by the Syrian king Antiochus III at Thermopylae. First off, taking the beach of Troy. Much of the Greek force retreated rather than face the Persian army. You’ve heard of the 300 Spartans, right? For the wicked boasts of the desires of his soul, and the one greedy for gain curses and renounces the Lord. That same night the Lord said to him, “Arise, go down against the camp, for I’ve given it into your hand…” And the Midianites and the Amalekites and all the people of the East lay along the valley like locusts in abundance, and their camels were without number, as the sand that is on the seashore in abundance. ";s:7:"keyword";s:23:"the 300 spartans vs 300";s:5:"links";s:767:"Spelling Iep Goals, 300 Spartans (1962), Cqu Tafe Login, Bachelor Of Health Science Uwa, Laurentian University Parking, Route Verte, Nighthawk Postcards Lyrics, ";s:7:"expired";i:-1;}