This battle was won after the troops of one side followed Ephialtes around the defenders' position, which was concentrated at the Middle Gate.
In 1941, the British used this location as a rear guard stand while evacuating from Volos and Piraeus. A battle here occurred five days after the victors landed at Anthela. This battle was won after the troops of one side followed Ephialtes around the defenders' position, which was concentrated at the Middle Gate. That maneuver ended a two-day assault by the Ten Thousand Immortals of Persia against a small force of hoplites. For 10 points, name these "hot gates" that were the location of the last stand of the Spartan king Leonidas.
In 1941, the British used this location as a rear guard stand while evacuating from Volos and Piraeus.
Thermopylae