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The Battle of Thermopylae was a Greek-Persian battle waged in 480 BC, during the second Persian invasion of Greece, and lasted for three days. The Battle of Thermopylae is well-known for the Spartans defending the pass against the Persian army alone. It was considered one of the greatest and most famous battles in history.
Source: The Black Company
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