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Darius stages a coup and creates the Achaemenid Empire
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King Darius invades mainland Greece. In this battle, the Greeks defeat the Persians strategically instead of brute force.
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The new Achaemenidian King Xerxes invades Greece. At this battle even though the Achaemendians won, this fight is considered a moral victory for the Greeks.
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King Xerxes continues his march through Greece and destroys the City of Athens.
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King Xerxes in his final push to conquer Greece launches his fleet to destroy the remaining Greek fleet. Due to the location and strong leadership, the Greeks defeat the Persian fleet.
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After the defeat at the Salamis, King Xerxes tries for one last attempt to conquer Greece. Coming together, the Greeks defeat the Persians at the Battle of Plataea, thus pushing the Persian out of Greece and winning the war.
