Themistocles was able to  outmaneuver the Persians, sinking or capturing at least 200 ships.
This battle is often regarded as the most significant in human history. It began after the attacking sides forces were lured into the narrow straits, where their much greater numbers would work as a disadvantage. Themistocles was able to  outmaneuver the Persians, sinking or capturing at least 200 ships. Afterwards, Xerxes retreated with much of his army  back to Asia, while the defeat of the Persians the next year at Plataea effectively ended any chance for the them to  conquer the Greek mainland. The Greeks achieved victory in, FTP, what decisive naval battle of the second Persian  War?
This battle is often regarded as the most significant in human history.
Salamis Bay