15 Battles Where the Loser Had the Last Laugh
15 Battles Where the Loser Had the Last Laugh - History Collection
1. The Battle of Thermopylae (480 BCE)
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The Spartans’ defeat at Thermopylae was a tactical loss but a strategic victory for Greece. Their legendary resistance galvanized the Greek city-states, transforming fragmented rivals into a unified force. This newfound unity...