by Steve Noon (Illustrator), Nic Fields (Author)
Describes the battle for the pass of Thermopylae as the combined Greek forces held off the army of Xerxes, buying time for a retreat which would save Greece. This book is illustrated with colour artwork, maps and battle scenes. It is an analysis of the acts of resolute defence in the face of overwhelming odds.
Format: Illustrated
Pages: 96
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Published: 10 Nov 2007
ISBN 10: 184176180X
ISBN 13: 9781841761800