039 - The Greek Counterattack

In this episode, we discuss the tensions between the Spartan-Athenian alliance during the winter of 480/79 BC, their eventual makeup (sort of), and the Greek counterattack against the Persians in spring 479 BC, culminating in the twin victories at the battles of Plataea and Mycale, effectively ending the first phase of the Greco-Persian wars

• Map/Initial Movements of Battle of Plataea

• Map/Main Phase of Battle of Plataea

• Photo/Snake Column at Hippodrome in Constantinople

• Map/Battle of Mycale

Recommended Podcast Episodes for Further Listening:
The Heritage Podcast Episode 24 The Persian War
Ancient Greece Declassified Ep 07 The Persian Wars
History in the Making Episode 09 Plataea