The Greeks were given a helmet, a sword, and a shield for protection in battle. Though, on the last day the Persians found a path in which they were able to wipe out most of the 300-man Greek army. The Greeks stood strong in their small, cohesive unit. The Greeks were severely outnumbered by the Persians however, the Persians were on their way to surrender after three days of battle and a large number of casualties. This book reflects on the epic battle of Thermopylae, between the Greeks and the Persians. I will die with my shield before me facing the enemy.”Ībout a month ago a friend introduced me to the book, Gates of Fire, by Steven Pressfield. I will never let my brother out of its shadow, nor my city out of its shelter. I bear it before me into battle, but it is not mine alone.
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