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
Send the Immortals into the pass in depth and wear the hoplites down until the wall breaks.
Scenario Rules
- Sparta has Narrow Pass active.
Objectives
- ★1 Win the duel
- ★2 Deploy 3 Infantry units
- ★3 Destroy 4 Sparta units
Battle Report
Persia forced the pass at last — but the defenders' stand made them legends.