Battle of Artemisium, Naval battle in Greece
The Battle of Artemisium was a series of naval engagements over three days during the second Persian invasion of Greece.
It took place simultaneously with the famous Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC.
The battle showcased the alliance of Greek city-states against a common enemy, despite their political differences.
The site of Artemisium is near the modern town of Istiaia in Euboea, Greece.
Though ultimately a strategic withdrawal by the Greeks, the battle hindered the Persian fleet's progress.
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Second Persian invasion of Greece, Greco-Persian Wars
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