Was the Greek Defence of Thermopylae in 480 BC a Suicide Mission?

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Matthew, Christopher Anthony. (2013). Was the Greek Defence of Thermopylae in 480 BC a Suicide Mission? In In C Matthew and M Trundle (Ed.). Beyond the gates of fire: new perspectives on the Battle of Thermopylae pp. 60 - 99 Pen & Sword Military.
AuthorsMatthew, Christopher Anthony
EditorsC Matthew and M Trundle
Page range60 - 99
Year2013
Book titleBeyond the gates of fire: new perspectives on the Battle of Thermopylae
PublisherPen & Sword Military
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ISBN9781848847910
Research GroupSchool of Arts
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