Map: Battle of Salamis (480 BCE) – Deployment Phase

Map illustrating the initial deployments and movements before the battle of Salamis (480 BCE), one of the most decisive battles of the Greco-Persian Wars. The Greek fleet, positioned near Salamis, shows Athenian, Corinthian, Spartan, and Aeginetan (Reserve) contingents. The Persian forces, including Phoenician, Ionian, Carian, Dorian, Cyprian, Cilician, and Hellespontine Greek contingents, are shown with their night movements near Attica and Psyttaleia. The "X" marks the location of King Xerxes on land in Attica.

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• Battle of Salamis
• Greco-Persian Wars
• Historical Maps