Salamis 480 BC

The Naval Campaign that Saved Greece

William Shepherd, Peter Dennis

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Osprey
20 May 2012

History; Ancient history: to c 500 CE; Military history; Battles & campaigns

Series: Campaign

A highly illustrated account of the most important naval campaign of the ancient era, in which an outnumbered and fragile Greek alliance secured the glorious future of 5th-century Athens.

In 480 BC, the Greek and Persian fleets met in a battle in the strait between Attica and the island of Salamis. Although outnumbered, the Greeks delivered a crushing victory that ended the Persian threat to Greece.

This book draws on the findings of archaeological, technological and naval research, as well as on original historical sources to vividly recreate one of the most significant maritime campaigns in world history.

By: William Shepherd
Illustrated by: Peter Dennis
Imprint: Osprey
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: No. 222
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 184mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 362g
ISBN: 9781846036842
ISBN 10: 1846036844
Series: Campaign
Pages: 96
Publication Date: 20 May 2012
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Origins of the campaign /Chronology /Opposing commanders /Opposing forces /Opposing plans /The campaign to Salamis /‘Salamis divine’ /After the battle /The battlefield today /Bibliography /Index