The battle broke the Persian advance and preserved the independence of the Greek city-states. It is regarded as a turning point that paved the way for Athenian naval power and the subsequent "Golden Age."
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Battle of Salamis?
- In 480 BCE, during the second Persian invasion, the Greek navy under the leadership of Themistocles drew the numerically superior Persian fleet into the narrow waters of the Strait of Salamis and won a crushing victory.
- When did Battle of Salamis happen?
- 480 BCE
- Where did Battle of Salamis take place?
- Salamis Boğazı, Yunanistan