What Happened in the Aftermath of Thermopylae? (480 BC) DOCUMENTARY

Summary by Krater

This video details the aftermath of the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC, examining the Persian advance through Greece, the Greek tactical maneuvers, the fall of Athens, and the strategic decisions that led to the Battle of Salamis.

From the video

Answers: What happened after the Battle of Thermopylae during the Persian invasion of Greece?

• Battle of Thermopylae aftermath
• Persian invasion of Greece
• Xerxes' campaign
• Leonidas' death and burial
• Greek alliance maneuvers
• Evacuation of Athens

What it concludes

• Xerxes displayed the mutilated corpse of Leonidas and later stacked dead bodies to intimidate the Greeks.
• The evacuation of Athens was a massive logistical undertaking involving hundreds of thousands of people.
• Persian king Xerxes viewed resistance to his rule as a cosmic injustice that required punishment.
• The tactical losses and retreats by the Greek coalition strained their alliance significantly.
• Xerxes' clever utilization of terrain and local paths allowed him to bypass Greek defenses at Thermopylae.