038 - The Naval Battle at Salamis

Episode 18 January 17, 2020 02:02:55
038 - The Naval Battle at Salamis
The Maritime History Podcast
038 - The Naval Battle at Salamis

Jan 17 2020 | 02:02:55

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Show Notes

We have finally arrived at the Battle of Salamis. There's a lot of buildup before the battle, and surprisingly, this phase is where a lot of the important pieces were moved into place by the wily Themistocles. We witness scenes in both the Greek and Persian camps the day and night prior to the battle, but once the fleets have moved into position, we then witness the clashing ships and the mayhem of close-quarters battle. Queen Artemisia of Halicarnassus makes several appearances throughout, and we conclude with a picture of the battle's aftermath and the resultant carnage.

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