The killing ground: a biography of Thermopylae
"While the epic events of 480 BC when Leonidas and 300 Spartans attempted to hold the pass at Thermopylae have been immortalized in poetry, art, literature, and film, no history has ever before detailed the other battles and engagements that took place at this exact same location. From the very...
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| Summary: | "While the epic events of 480 BC when Leonidas and 300 Spartans attempted to hold the pass at Thermopylae have been immortalized in poetry, art, literature, and film, no history has ever before detailed the other battles and engagements that took place at this exact same location. From the very first action between rival Ancient Greeks through to the battles fought by Romans and Byzantines, Huns and Ottomans, and finally the desperate struggles against German occupying forces during World War II, The Killing Ground details the background and history of each conflict, the personalities and decision-making of the commanders, the arms and tactics of the troops, and how each battle played out."--Page [4] of cover |
| Physical Description: | 319 Seiten, 16 ungezählte Seiten Bildtafeln Illustrationen, Karten 23 cm |
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Contents Preface List ofIllustrations List ofMaps Introduction: The Killing Ground I The First Action: The First Battle of Thermopylae, Date Unknown 2 The Second Action: The Second Batde of Thermopylae, 480 вс 3 The Third Action: Crossing, 3 5 5 вс 4 The Fourth Action: Holding, 3 52 вс 5 The Fifth Action: Seizure, 346 вс 6 The Sixth Action: The Third Battle of Thermopylae, 323 вс 7 The Seventh Action: Holding, 316 вс 8 The Eighth Action: The Fourth Battle of Thermopylae, 315 вс 9 The Ninth Action: The Fifth Battle of Thermopylae, 279 вс io The Tenth Action: Holding, 224 вс 11 The Eleventh Action: The Sixth Battle of Thermopylae, 207 вс 12 The Twelfth Action: The Seventh Battle of Thermopylae, 191 вс 13 The Thirteenth Action: Crossing, 146 вс 14 The Fourteenth Action: Holding, ad 251 9 I? 17 21 41 55 III I2I 129 132 I42 •U? I49 165 167 169 i85 194
THE KILLING GROUND 15 The Fifteenth Action: The Eighth Battle of Thermopylae, ad 254 16 The Sixteenth Action: Crossing, ad 396 17 The Seventeenth Action: The Ninth Battle of Thermopylae, ad 447 18 The Eighteenth Action: The Tenth Battle of Thermopylae, ad 517 19 The Nineteenth Action: The Eleventh Battle of Thermopylae, ad 539 20 The Twentieth Action: The Twelfth Battle of Thermopylae, ad 559 21 The Twenty-First Action: The Thirteenth Battle of Thermopylae, ad 997 22 The Twenty-Second Action: Crossing, ad 1203 2З The Twenty-Third Action: The Fourteenth Battle of Thermopylae, ad i 204 24 The Twenty-Fourth Action: The Fifteenth Battle of Thermopylae, ad 1822 25 The Twenty-Fifth Action: The Sixteenth Battle of Thermopylae, ad 1941 26 The Twenty-Sixth Action: Sabotage, ad 1942 27 The Twenty-Seventh Action: Sabotage, ad 1943 Conclusion: A Cauldron of War Notes Index 202 206 217 225 229 238 241 246 2-49 251 258 270 273 281 290 308
THE KILLING GROUND A BIOGRAPHY OF THERMOPYLAE While the epic events of 480 BC when Leonidas and 300 Spartans attempted to hold the pass at Thermopylae have been immortalized in poetry, art, literature, and film, no history has ever before detailed the other battles and engagements that took place at this exact same location. From the very first action between rival Ancient Greeks through to the battles fought by Romans and Byzantines, Huns and Ottomans, and finally the desperate struggles against German occupying forces during World War II, The Killing Ground details the background and history of each conflict, the personalities and decision-making of the commanders, the arms and tactics of the troops, and how each battle played out. Using a wealth of historical and material evidence, the authors paint a vivid picture of the landscape that shaped the outcome of each of the conflicts. From the lapping waters of the Malian Gulf to the imposing Mount Kallidromo, readers are transported to this narrow strip of land, where bravery and sacrifice became legendary. The Killing Ground is not only a book of history but a journey into the heart of warfare itself: the motivations of those who fight, the strategies they employ, and the horrifying price they have to pay. With a captivating narrative and meticulous attention to detail, this book breathes life into the sacred and blood-soaked ground of Thermopylae. |
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