The Naval Battle of Salamis, 480 B.C. Greek Land and Sea Forces End Persian Dominance, Leonidas, Xerxes, Themistocles.

The twin blows of Persia’s crushing naval defeat at Salamis and the decisive military collapse at Plataea brought an abrupt end to Xerxes’ grand ambitions of expanding his empire into Europe. In their wake, the Greeks emerged not just victorious, but as the dominant force in both the Mediterranean and Europe. This triumph secured their place as the leading power, setting the stage for their cultural and political influence to spread throughout the known world. Salamis. September 23, 480 B.C....