Spartans demonstrate their prowess
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Waves of attackers are impaled by Spartan spears
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Often fighting against Athens, Sparts formed the backbone of the Greek resistance to Persian Invasions
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At Thermopylae, 300 Spartan Hoplites demonstrated how tough a few disciplined warriors could be. The Persians ultimately overwhelmed them by finding a secret path which led to the unprotected flank and rear of the Greeks. They fought to the last man
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Wall of Spears at Thermopoly
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Overwhelming numbers meet the Shield Wall
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