Salamis 480 BC: The Battle for Greece

The Battle of Salamis was one of the decisive battles of world history, in which the small city-states of ancient Greece joined forces to take on the mighty Persian Empire. After the defeat and death of the Spartan King Leonidas at Thermopylae, the Persians burned Athens, and the Greek alliance seemed close to collapse. But thanks to the foresight of Athenian general Themistocles and the heroism of the Greek fleet, the Persians would meet with disaster in the narrow straits of Salamis.

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[akisenv]

As a Greek looking at this very moment the strait of Salamis from my home i have to say that this was an excellent narrated and perfectly accurate presentation of the Battle of Salamis. Thank you for work and the deep understanding as it was excellent presented for the reasons this battle was won by the Greeks the importance and the changes that brought to the ancient Greek world. I would like to close this comment with the paean shouted by the Greek sailors and soldiers onboard those ships as they rammed against the Persian fleet
""Advance, ye sons of Greece, from thraldom save
Your country, save your wives, your children save,
The temples of your gods, the sacred tomb
where rest your honour'd ancestors; this day
The common cause of all demands your valour."
Ὦ παῖδες Ἑλλήνων ἴτε,
ἐλευθεροῦτε πατρίδ', ἐλευθεροῦτε δὲ
παῖδας, γυναῖκας, θεῶν τέ πατρῴων ἕδη,
θήκας τε προγόνων· νῦν ὑπὲρ πάντων ἀγών.

[PtolemyVV]

Always when I look at Greeces geography, I fall in love all over again with Greece.
Greece with its 80% mountains snowcapped all the way till june leaving breathtaking views around every corner in Greece. 20% of all of Europes Ultra peak mountains lying in Greece and then Greece's immensely complex geography, topography, 16.000 km of most crystal clear coastlines, and a breathtaking mainland with 6000 breathtaking islands around them.
The whole of Greece lies on 4 tectonic earthplates. The European, the Asian, the African plates that come together in Greece, and then the 4th one crushed inbetweem them. Which exactly explains why Greece has this incredible geography.

Due to this incredible geography, Greece has a tremendous diversity that most people have not even 1% a clue about. Every region, every island is unique and full with spectacular nature and scenery.

As a tiny example: Kos is one island known for Hippocrates among other things. Its one of the few islands were you can use a bicicle as thete are more flat parts which is special for Greece. Then 1 island away just within view you are at Gyalos the Pumice island ajd one of the biggest pumice sources in the world. Completely different in looks.
Then 1 island further you are at Nisyros island which is a volcano island which again is a completely different island completely different scenery yet again. And the next island will be completely different again.
Just like Milos the geological paradise where you find EVERY color of mountains, rocks, stones, even rainbow mountain layers which is extremely rare in this world. And then Santorini which is the largest sea volcano in the world. With its strong red colors, black, but also 70 meter high outrageous cliff geological beauties like Vlychada beach.
And like that. Every island but also every place in Greeces mainland is in-cre-dible and unique.
*Greece is a collection of paradises.*


And yes. This video was about Salamis. Greece has too many beautifuo topics to talk about. But it was the visuals in tis video that reminded me of the true unique immense beauty of Greece

[NedimCanIncebay]

That's really great for me to be a part of this project, an amazing video! :)

[gertvanniekerk]

At a very young age I studied the Greek military history and read the battle of Salamis over and over again. Thanks for a Brilliant presentation-it makes me feel young again. I am an Afrikaner from South Africa-Galosh, Ef Garisto!(Please pardon my Spelling)

[Bris]

I finally managed to explain to my seven year old son the Persian Wars and the importance of them through this video! The special effects really impressed him and kept asking me plenty of questions and translating him every single word! Thank you!

[nerokota]

According to Herodotus, the Ionian ship that managed that feat (defeating two ships one by ramming and one by boarding) was from Samothraki, a small island to the north of modern day Greece. It sounds like a useless bit of information, however since I am partially from this island (from my mother's side) I thought I'd share that :)

[ISawABear]

I appreciate the fact that even though Herodotus has the most complete if debatable retelling of this conflict, you at Epic History still managed to quote other authors on the same events.

[misterpikes]

FINALLY ! First time i hear someone pronounce Leonidas CORRECTLY !

[rinipereyra]

I never been in Athens, but it is my dream, Now i know how important was Salamia War. Greece, Crib of Democracy. From Lima Peru with love ♥♥♥♥

[elenak]

As a citizen of Salamis, living nearby the strait of Salamis, I Thank you for your video. 💗

[FSVR]

One of the most important battles in history.

[AtticusAmericanus]

Greeks: Destroy Sardis

Xerxes: Destroys Athens in Revenge for Sardis

Alexander the Great: Destroys Persepolis for Athens.

I'm starting to think this revenge thing is a bit of a cycle. /s

[politicalpsychology]

Loving the combination with map animation and gameplay scenes.

[tomh]

This battle was one of the first I ever read about and now, about 60 years later, this video is bringing it all to life.Thank you.

[anastasiosmitropoulos]

The West would not exist today as we know it without this victory of the Greeks. Great video! Thanks!

[napoleonibonaparte]

“Flee to the ends of earth!”
- Also Denethor, just before the Rohirrim and the Undead arrive.

[andreavgr]

As a Greek, I already knew all this BUT I got goosebumps just watching. Thank you for this video.

[marcj]

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[nigelyorkshiremanwadeley]

Far and away my favourite subject in hight school. Greek history is mesmerising.

[arneusaeneason]

It takes a lifetime for someone to discover Greece, but it only takes an instance to fall in love with her. In many ways we are all sons and daughters of ancient Greece.