the Battle of Salamis

The Battle of Salamis, fought around 480 BCE, was a crucial naval confrontation during the Greco-Persian Wars. The Greek city-states, outnumbered and facing the powerful Persian Empire, sought to defend their homeland. Greek ships lured the larger Persian fleet into the narrow straits of Salamis, where the Persians couldn’t use their full size and strength effectively. Greek maneuvering and tactics led to a decisive Greek victory, significantly weakening Persia’s naval power. This win preserved Greek independence, halted Persian advances, and is considered a turning point that helped shape Western civilization.