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
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