I was surprised to learn this

Cybermat47 · 03-11-14, 04:41 PM

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle...mopylae_(1941)

Who would've thought that Australian and New Zealand troops fought in the same place as the legendary 300 Spartans (and 700 Thespians and 400 Thebans)

Even though I'm an agnostic atheist, I can't help but wonder if the spirits of those Greek warriors somehow helped the Australians and New Zealanders...

I think I'll pass this on to other forums. I'm somehow extremely proud that troops from my country were in the same place and situation as the 300 Spartans (and 700 Thespians and 400 Thebans) who I admire so much.

Now, back to watching the 1962 epic The 300 Spartans

EDIT: Say, I wonder what the chances of one of the Australian, New Zealand or German troops being related to a Greek warrior who took part in the battle are?

03-11-14, 04:41 PM	#1
Cybermat47 Willing Webfooted Beast Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Australia Posts: 5,408 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 23	I was surprised to learn this https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle...mopylae_(1941) Who would've thought that Australian and New Zealand troops fought in the same place as the legendary 300 Spartans (and 700 Thespians and 400 Thebans) Even though I'm an agnostic atheist, I can't help but wonder if the spirits of those Greek warriors somehow helped the Australians and New Zealanders... I think I'll pass this on to other forums. I'm somehow extremely proud that troops from my country were in the same place and situation as the 300 Spartans (and 700 Thespians and 400 Thebans) who I admire so much. Now, back to watching the 1962 epic The 300 Spartans EDIT: Say, I wonder what the chances of one of the Australian, New Zealand or German troops being related to a Greek warrior who took part in the battle are? __________________ Historical TWoS Gameplay Guide: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=2572620 Historical FotRSU Gameplay Guide: https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sho....php?p=2713394 Last edited by Cybermat47; 03-11-14 at 04:53 PM.