BATTLE OF SALAMIS
480 BC

The naval Battle of Salamis was part of the Greco-Persian Wars.

WHO FOUGHT?
The Greeks with their general Themistocles in the lead vs. the Persians.

Also fighting in Greek colors was famous playwright Aeschylus.

THE OUTCOME
The Battle of Salamis ended with a Greek victory. The Persians lost about 300 ships, the Greek only 40.

It is said that the Battle of Salamis was the first major naval battle that went on the records.

WHERE EXACTLY?
Here are the maps

480 BC Battle of Salamis

Map of the Third Persian Invasion 480-479 BC