Historical Briefing
From the Persian side, Thermopylae in 480 BC was a costly bottleneck where Xerxes' huge army was held for days by a handful of Greeks until a local guide revealed a flanking path. Persia forced the pass, but the defenders' stand made them legends.
Tactical Lesson
Endure the narrow front, destroy the defenders, and force the breakthrough.
Scenario Rules
- Sparta has Narrow Pass active.
Objectives
- ★1 Win the duel
- ★2 Destroy 3 Sparta units
- ★3 Win by turn 10
Battle Report
Persia forced the pass at last — but the defenders' stand made them legends.