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The Persian Invasion of Greece: Conflict, Identity, and Naval Battles
TLDR The Persian invasion of Greece sparked conflicts between the Greeks and Persians, leading to a sense of shared identity among the Greeks and the establishment of the idea of civilizational conflicts between east and west. The Greek fleet, led by Democritus, engaged in battles with the Persian fleet at Cape Artemisium and successfully executed a plan to defeat the Persians at the Battle of Salamis.
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The Persian invasion of Greece begins with the burning of the countryside and the Persians' observation of the Greeks' violent tendencies towards each other.
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The conflicts between the Greeks and the Persians helped create a sense of shared identity among the Greeks and established the idea of civilizational conflicts between east and west that still influences us today.
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Democritus, a young Athenian sailor, initially opposed the idea of building a powerful fleet for Athens but eventually voted in favor of it when he realized that it would be the best way to defend against the Persian threat and potentially bring him fame and fortune.
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Democritus, a young Athenian sailor, is learning the skills necessary to become a sailing master on a trireme, while Farnadatta, an aging Persian nobleman, believes that the Greeks will submit to the Great King's invasion due to their lack of order and their previous rebellion.
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The naval engagements at Cape Artemisium were not the decisive blow that the Greeks had hoped for, leaving Democritus and his shipmates uneasy about the outcome of the battle.
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The Greek fleet, led by Democritus, engaged in a battle with the Persian fleet at Cape Artemisium, initially having some success but ultimately being overwhelmed by the sheer number of Persian ships.
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Democritus survives a brutal battle at Cape Artemisium, but receives news that Leonidas has been slain and their monopoly has fallen, prompting the Greek fleet to retreat and prepare for the Persian army's advance towards Athens.
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As the Persian army advanced towards Athens, the Athenians made the difficult decision to evacuate, leaving their homes and farms behind, while some decided to make a stand behind the old fortifications of the Acropolis.
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The Persians successfully captured the Acropolis, destroying statues and temples and plundering valuable items, while the Athenians on the island of Salamis waited in anticipation for revenge, as the Persian fleet attempted to build a bridge to the island but were forced to abandon the attempt.
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The Greeks successfully executed their plan to draw the Persian fleet into the narrows, where they were able to sink enemy ships and ultimately win the battle, while Fadenedata begins to strategize their next moves.
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