I was surprised to learn this

[BrucePartington]

Originally Posted by Cybermat47

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?

George S. Patton:
"Through the travail of the ages
Midst the pomp and toil of war
Have I fought and strove and perished
Countless times upon this star.
I have sinned and I have suffered
Played the hero and the knave
Fought for belly, shame or country
And for each have found a grave.
So as through a glass and darkly
The age long strife I see
Where I fought in many guises,
Many names -- but always me."