Battle of Thermopylae (279 BC)

The Battle of Thermopylae was fought in 279 BC between invading Gallic armies and a combined army of Greek Aetolians, Boeotians, Athenians, and Phocians at Thermopylae. The Gauls under Brennus were victorious, and advanced further into the Greek peninsula where they attempted to sack Delphi but were completely defeated.

For other uses, see Battle of Thermopylae (disambiguation).
Battle of Thermopylae
Part of Gallic invasion of the Balkans

Route of the Gallic invasion of the Balkans
Date279 BC
Location
Thermopylae
Result Gallic victory
Belligerents
Gauls Aetolians
Boeotians
Athenians
Phocians
Commanders and leaders
Brennus
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