Sparta - The Battle of Thermopylae - Sabaton History 041 [Official]

The Battle of Thermopylae of 480 BCE may be one of the most famous battles in Ancient History. King Leonidas and his 300 Spartans were certainly not as alone in their last stand against the spartans, but are nevertheless remembered as being an underdog who would rather die than lose their freedom.
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[@j-gaming463]

we need to be more sabaton so we can feel like we will defend sparta and defend from the horde

[@mithridates8890]

Fun fact: The traitor's name, Ephialtes, has since come to mean 'nightmare' in the Greek language.

[@mikedim149]

Τρυε στορυ

[@bobesponja3702]

He did last forever just not like that

[@havanadaurcy1321]

Fun fact: He didn't. Ephialtes couldn't have betrayed the Spartans because he was never a Spartan to begin with. Movie fail.

[@mithridates8890]

@@havanadaurcy1321 Maybe not a Spartan, but a Greek nonetheless, who betrayed his countrymen for Persian riches.

[@drose6437]

@@mithridates8890 nationalism didn't exist back then

[@Big_E_Soul_Fragment]

Spartans never die, they just go Missing in Action.

[@markbrown8757]

Nice halo reference.

[@b1laxson]

They are "in eternal phalanx"

[@adrianalexandrov7730]

They were going hell to regroup before it became mainstream.

[@DC-ru5xz]

Aye

[@godofwarhammer7655]

ture

[@essexclass8168]

"You are advised to submit without further delay, for if I bring my army on your land, I will destroy your farms, slay your people and raze your city." -Philip of Macedon "If" -Sparta

[@autistiumhydroxide3614]

One of the earliest bruh moments in history.

[@devinaschenbrenner2683]

Philip, "Aight, ima heaf out."

[@nberedim]

If (Αίκα)

[@quimble2177]

@Urarettin -D- Lexxar Its something I wish more people realised. He wasn't so much fear, just that it wasn't really worth it.

[@lentrax2991]

Nuts!

[@PiscatorLager]

Seven years ago, with Coat of Arms, there was a first glimpse at this topic. It was a short one and left the story untold. Now, finally, we have Sabaton and a fifty-something-years-old-genious complete the circle. This is Sparta! See you on the Cruise!

[@alexandrah9824]

Hey lieber Piscator ich grüsse dich !!! Hellas forever !!! Wish you much fun !!! Liebe grüsse Alex 🤘😎🍻

[@MilsurpMikeChannel]

Piscator, the maker of Sabaton's official music videos!

[@lexingtonbrython1897]

SPARTANS SHALL NEVER SURRENDER

[@AlfredFJones1776]

Oh look. The dude who bans comments is here again.

[@PiscatorLager]

@@AlfredFJones1776 the joke's not getting better when you tell it more often

[@ryansarratt7520]

Persia "our arrows will block out the sun." Sparta "then we will fight in the shade." BADASS

[@Duke_of_Lorraine]

Not the best example of laconism. Once, Philip of Macedon, father of Alexander, asked for Sparta to bend the knee. He made the typical threat : "if I take your city, I will burn it to the ground and do this and this and that..." The Spartans andwered with one word : "if" Philip left Sparta be, never attacking the city.

[@belisarius6949]

@@Duke_of_Lorraine jesus fucking christ sparta

[@ortrus5911]

Funny thing is that they said it in the sense of "cool!, we won't have to fight under this damn hot sun"

[@Madjo-qj2ge]

@@Duke_of_Lorraine If=Spartan version of "NUTS"

[@Duke_of_Lorraine]

@@Madjo-qj2ge more like when "come and get them" isn't laconic enough.

[@SomeoneThatExists-rj5oo]

The Battle Of Thermopylae was the definition of "This battle was a warning, not a challenge."

[@cerealkiller7143]

Indy, Leonidas was 60 years old when he died.

[@mikatu]

he was 69!

[@istrysii]

@@mikatu legends never die !

[@emperorofwends8875]

@@mikatu nice

[@truesoprano2152]

@@mikatu nice

[@m0rtez713]

And that is how king Leonidas became the president of the universe...

[@TheFanoren]

I cant be the only one who wants more songs about ancient millitary history by Sabaton. Could you imagine an album about the punic wars? THAT would be badass

[@mithrilknightx4681]

Elephants and shit. I approve.

[@akrybion]

Maybe also something about the Romance of the Three Kingdoms?

[@MrTrellheim]

The battle of Teutoburg forest: a confederation of 6 germanic tribes led by a german-born former roman officer against 3 legions. Rome lost so badly they would never try to go beyond the Rhine river ever again. Rome's greatest defeat.

[@mithrilknightx4681]

@@MrTrellheim You know I was thinking about the Roman's inability to alleviate now Irish land from the Kelts for four centuries. Glad we're thinking along the same lines.

[@kasparjuracek1317]

Yeaaaa

[@MDMetal]

Spartans: *_EXIST_* Xerxes: "Why do I hear boss music?"

[@b1laxson]

Persian advisor: the boss was supposed to be at the end not the front!

[@davidgray447]

Sparta... the history of Doom Guy.... or Leonidas reborn? :D

[@hermitcard4494]

Why do I hear Bloodborne boss battle??

[@PattyOflan88]

@@b1laxson it's dark Spartan, it's a tough game man

[@drawdeplayz8376]

Xerxes you got fucked up

[@TheBigAyland]

Never forget Aristodemus, one of the 300, who was sent home after contracting an eye infection. Eurytus was also sent home from battle, but returned almost Blind to fight along side his Spartan Brothers. After Pantities, a fellow soldier sent on an envoy, had commited suicide in shame, Aristodemus had the dishonour of being called a coward. Desperate to regain Honour, during the Battle of Plataea, Aristodemus was seen entering a Berserker Rage and fought with such might, that the black mark against his name was removed. In the words of Herodotus "He fought more bravely than any Spartan before falling in battle"

[@joek600]

TheBigAyland Greeks used to award the bravest warriors, in a very similar concept with today's medals. The spartans acknowledged the valor of Aristodemos, but refused to award him, because unlike the other dead heroes, he was considered to be fighting for himself not for their mutual cause. He was seeking death while the others had much to live for yet they gave their lives. When somebody was accused for cowardice, the whole society shunned him. They would not speak to him, they would not even give him fire, he would be excluded from the social life, he would be constantly insulted by his peers and mocked by children. No one would agree to give him his daughter and hus wife would have the right to divorce him. The social pressure was immense. Thats why Pantitis hunged himself. Aristodemos was accused that he used his infection as a way to escape his duty, while Eurytos who was practically blinded by an infection in both eyes, had his helot lead him into battle. Aristodemos was called a tressas, trembler, one that his feet tremble in fear. In Platea he broke ranks, something that it was forbidden, and fell upon the persians killing many of them until he was swarmed by their numbers.

[@christiandauz3742]

Didn't the Spartans raped and tortured their own sons and then forced them to kill slaves?

[@demonic_myst4503]

No if i remember right thats a myth it would actualy make them seen less as warriors aswell while being the top in a gay relation was tolerated in aincient greece beibg penetrated was deemed submissive and weak and noemaly was the place of lower class

[@georgececil-jones7046]

Spartans : My King were surrounded Leonidas : Good we can fight in all directions

[@strikeforce1500]

Xerxes: "so yeah, I'm king of the world" Nations that are far away from Asia: I don't know who you are..

[@servinginhellaimingforheav2446]

Wierd how at that time China probably had their own God Emperor

[@windsorsnake3694]

Sir those are Spartans, the last words any enemy commander wanted to hear

[@SilverGamingFI]

The last words what the enemy commander wants to hear, the first words that the friendly commander wants to hear

[@blahlbinoa]

I'm so early, the Persians haven't arrived yet

[@doriankarewicz9196]

Quickly, form a wall, live to fall

[@andrewvarney5687]

But what about the Winged Hussars?

[@doriankarewicz9196]

Obviously they will run the mountain side and as a result turn the tide, duh

[@nathanremix5800]

@@andrewvarney5687 we crush em like the persian at marathon

[@DC-ru5xz]

What about the ghost division? They’re first in the line of fire anyway

[@usamazahid3882]

*Heroditus/Indy Neidell Version: "Leonidas told the remaining men to have a good breakfast, because tonight, they would dine in Hades."* *300 (Film Version): "Spartans, Ready your breakfast and eat hearty, for tonight, WE DINE, IN HELL!!!!!!!"*

[@truesoprano2152]

I'm predicting all sorts of "wait, Indy is 52?" comments. I also want to know what he does to make himself look that good at 52. ;)

[@alexandrah9824]

Indy rules !!! Liebe grüsse Alex🤘🍷🍻

[@HALberdier17]

I could see it he looks like he could be 52. He looks about the same age as my dad and my dad is only 2 years older than Indy.

[@TrollbaitMage]

Hes the same age as my oldest brother, well hes a few months younger. ...

[@archstanton6102]

Indy bathes in asses' milk every morning

[@Arbiter099]

All the pervetin keeps him fresh

[@Sad_Salad_]

13:54 “Joakim did not like singing in a helmet”. Joakim today: performs attack of the dead men with a gas mask on

[@Tadicuslegion78]

Leonidas: SPARTANS! Ready your breakfast and eat hearty. FOR TONIGHT WE DINE IN HELL! AND SABATON IS PERFORMING THERE TOO! Spartans: HA-OOH! HA-OOH! HA-OOH!

[@saintmichael5253]

Isn't it OOH-HA!?

[@jamesgroccia644]

But for lunch? Iiiiiiii'm thinking Arby's!

[@samarvora7185]

"What happened to the warriors at Thermopylae?" "Dead to the last man."

[@sm_4859]

The last samurai :)

[@lucastark1784]

Imagine failing to take a country with an army of 200k men.

[@SilverGamingFI]

While the country is defended by a very small number of troops

[@essexclass8168]

I mean, Austria failed to stop an invading Ottoman Army from damaging their empire's prestige and treasury, which doesn't sound like much until you consider the fact that said invading Ottoman Army didn't even exist

[@alucardgd2831]

dont tell the germans then russia seems to have beaten alot more ;)

[@afriendofafriend5766]

Laughs in Simo Hayha

[@christiandauz3742]

That is actually wrong. Persian numbers were much smaller and Greek numbers much bigger The movie 300 is inaccurate as fuck The Spartans had several thousand soldiers but sacrificing them all in a rearguard action is stupid. 2 of the 300 Spartans survived

[@maximaldinotrap]

"There was a good chance the Spartans would not come home" Well . . . that turned into 100% didn't it?

[@Oxtocoatl13]

Except the messenger and one guy who got a bad eye infection and was sent home because blind soldiers are useless. So... 99.something %

[@maximaldinotrap]

@@Oxtocoatl13 Ok, pretty much 100%

[@hermitcard4494]

- Did you win the Thermopiles? - Yes. - What did it costed you? - EVERYTHING.

[@TrollbaitMage]

Be it out windows or into wells history is full of men getting thrown around.

[@akrybion]

I mean, English has even a word for that: Defenestration.

[@TrollbaitMage]

@@akrybion yes i know, i love that word. Its fun to try and fit it in normal day to day use.

[@MrTheBaron]

@@akrybion All this time, I called the great defenestration in Prague The Great Yeet

[@elaineb7065]

@@MrTheBaron Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!

[@motocount]

When the Spartans were leaving to war, their mothers were giving them the shields telling them ή ταν ή επί τας, which means "I am waiting you back either as a winner holding your shield or dead on top of the shield!!!!

[@christiandauz3742]

The same mothers didn't stop the fathers from torturing and sodomizing their sons

[@VladTevez]

Coat of Arms next?

[@tejesedeny]

And, that'd perfectly match the ww2 channel too now.

[@709mash]

Indy: "Sparta.... What can I say? Hardcore." Yup. That's all you really need to say lol.

[@marko243]

Apart from the well known Lamda symbol on their shields, Spartiates very often bore the symbol of the Sun or that of one of the labours of Hercules. Spartans thought of themselves as pure and direct decendants of the well known demigod and the sun symbolises him and his feats in his labours are a depiction of the "victories of the sun in the battles of nature" (e.g his arrows shooting down the Stymphailian Birds as the rays of the sun penetrate the black rainy clouds to give a bright day, or defeating the Erymanthian Boar as the sun overcomes the might of the strong wind etc). Also, the Spartan army was divided in - what we would today call - divisions, with one of them bearing the icon of a hawk (the ancient Greek word "Lako" - hence Lakedaimon - means "hawk") and another one that of a scorpion (symbol of Ares, god of war). They chose the red colour for their clothing both for intimidation and to hide their bleeding injuries from the enemies sight. Lastly, the name Efialtis is the Greek word for "nightmare", keeping the reminder of the betrayal over the ages.

[@8-bitsarda747]

I'm gonna be that guy and correct you. It's the labours of Heracles. Hercules is the Roman one, Heracles is the Greek one

[@claytonimor34]

I'm pretty sure King Leonidas was in his sixties or early seventies.

[@isuckatusernames4297]

Aparently both genkis khan and ghandi were alive at the same time

[@plaguedeath3013]

Fun fact Genghis Khan died from being nuked by Ghandi

[@Darkblender5]

@@plaguedeath3013 Ghandi was an absolute tyrant, and it's a shame schools don't teach that. His wanton use of Nukes is what caused the Roman Empire to fall!

[@Madjo-qj2ge]

@@Darkblender5 is this Civilization reference?

[@augustin5611]

@@Madjo-qj2ge Yep x)

[@unfinishedsentenc5308]

I have been waiting for so long for this. So many mistakes people make when they think of this battle. Probably because of the movie, "300".

[@unfinishedsentenc5308]

@Col. Commissar Ibram Gaunt Theres quite a few people that literally took the movie as being accurate.

[@SpacePatrollerLaser]

So I'm to believe that the Persian gods told Xerxes to "go to Hellas"

[@Geeko170]

This... this was an amazing birthday present. Thanks for making it, and thanks for unknowingly releasing it in my birthday.

[@SabatonHistory]

It wasn't unknowingly - happy birthday!

[@christiandauz3742]

Um, didn't the Spartans tortured little boys and forced them into prostitution before forcing them to kill slaves in order to be conscripted into the army

[@ericolsen5592]

I loved seeing Sabaton on October 15th in Seattle. I just wish they played this song, it has sentimental value to me. In high school, I slacked off so much I got sent to military school. (Washington Youth Academy) In military school, we had 3 platoons: 1st Platoon (Wolfpack), 2nd Platoon (Spartans), and 3rd Platoon (Eagles). I was in 2nd Platoon, I was a Spartan. All of our espirit de corps showed it. I had been a metalhead for quite some time. During PT, some of our drill sergeants occasionally played metal music. Mostly 5FDP and System Of A Down and stuff, but it was enough to make me feel better. At one point I had the chance to talk to a drill sergeant as a normal person, and I recommended this song to be played for our platoon. He liked it, and actually said it became of his favorites. Whenever the song was played in PT, my platoon became unstoppable and it basically got me through tough times. So a year later when I got to see Sabaton in concert, I was excited to hear this song, but it wasn't played, probably because they had a limited amount of time. I think Sabaton should be allowed to have longer shows. As a fan, I wouldn't mind standing for a longer period of time, especially with this band's music. Totally killer show either way

[@tlsgrz6194]

9:10 Finally, we get to „know his name“ because his shame is supposed to last forever, but his name was never mentioned before

[@DC-ru5xz]

TlsGrz interesting fact: when Ephialtes urged the Spartans to surrender, Leonidas wished him to live forever. That was the worst curse a spartan could throw because it meant he could never die an honorable death

[@akrybion]

@@DC-ru5xz Ancient Marines, do you wanna life forever?

[@thenoobgameplays]

Ironic how that video was posted in the exact moment that i was doing a homeworl about acient greece for my college

[@earendilthemariner5546]

I just finished a 11 page paper on Thermopylae also

[@Bexora_bc]

Fun song! I love ancient history. This is one of the first I heard from you and got me completely addicted to your music ❤

[@SabatonHistory]

Great to hear!

[@DC-ru5xz]

SPARTANS WHAT IS YOUR PROFESSION

[@muthias4582]

DC4 HOWL HOWL HOWL!!

[@MDMetal]

AHROO! *raise their spears into the air*

[@autistiumhydroxide3614]

@Belagerungsmörser the Sheep My dog makes a similar noise when he howls while sleeping, so there's that.

[@MDMetal]

+Belagerungsmörser the Sheep Go watch "300". When the Spartans join up with the Arcadians, Leonidas asks some of them what their professions are. "Tailor" "Cobbler" etc. Then he asks the Spartans what their profession is. They respond by raising their spears and shouting "AHROO" as one. In today's U.S. Army, we have "HOOAH" while the U.S.M.C. has "OORAH". It's a shout to instill morale in yourself and your comrades-in-arms.

[@magnusthered4973]

Aaaaaooooo aooooo ao ao

[@leonidaschryssinas1723]

it's an honour for my name & my ancestors to watch this vid. & having Sabaton making a song about Sparta, HAIL !

[@christiandauz3742]

So your ancestors tortured little boys, forced them to be male prostitutes before ordering them to kill slaves so they can be forcibly conscripted into the army?

[@Prophesional_Doc]

Now do “Coat Of Arms” for the follow up

[@stanleyarmstrong2898]

The 3 days of glory and the big battle at Plataea are still studued as tactical and strategic subjects. It is so famous that mechanized armies paint a Lambda on their vehicles for Lakadaemonia in the 21st century, 2500 yeaes later. THIS IS SPARTA!!!

[@kerlongsjorlejov1945]

One great introduction. And this is going to be one great watch indeed. Saw that in Antwerp two years. You guys blew my mind on that show.

[@keldone3186]

everytime i hear this story, i fell like i want to cry

[@mercator79]

Those who thumbed this down must be related to Xerxes... Great episode!!

[@christiandauz3742]

Or don't support child molesting Spartans!

[@Oxtocoatl13]

I've often wondered why Leonidas stands alone as the greatest hero of the Persian wars despite dying in the first battle. It's probably because living heroes are still politicians with agendas and enemies. Pausanias, the Spartan commander who won at Plataea, was killed by fellow Spartans after he became unpopular, while Themistocles, the hero of Salamis, was driven to exile from Athens and ended up switching sides and advising the Persian navy. Dead heroes are more convenient than living ones, I guess.

[@sergeant_chris6209]

It was the BEST thing when they performed it in Athens

[@erikcyprich5422]

Amazing story and video ❤️🔥🤘 Sabaton History thanks 🔥♥️ This is Sabaton Sparta🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@harbl99]

Of course Athenians enjoyed hearing about Spartans dying.

[@torcaace]

@@harbl99 they would if it was 2300 years ago. Now all of the Greeks are united. As for modern Sparta well... The place is not very... interesting. It just has a statue of Leonidas and that's it

[@londonspade5896]

Watching Sabaton live tomorrow, can't wait

[@titosfilippotis7039]

A narrow path negates superior numbers

[@Austin1723]

There was a similar battle that occurred on December 2nd, 1899. 60 Filipino troops under Gregorio Del Pilar held off some 400 or 500 Americans under Peyton March at the Battle of Tirad Pass, with one tribesman leading the Americans on a path that eventually outflanked and overwhelmed our guys

[@331coolguy]

Interesting during the Filipino uprising right?

[@Austin1723]

@@331coolguy yup. Philippine-American War from 1899-1902

[@nichtfelixh2316]

Indy cosplaying as a spartan with that spear thrust made my day

[@zejfi]

ὦ ξεῖν', ἀγγέλλειν Λακεδαιμονίοις ὅτι τῇδε κείμεθα τοῖς κείνων ῥήμασι πειθόμενοι.

[@snees]

I dont speak gyros but i fully agree what ever you wrote xD

[@anvl86]

Go, tell the Spartans, passerby, that here by Spartan law we lie

[@Pablo-ft3be]

Greece dogggg

[@Swedishmafia101MemeCorporation]

Greece Moment Bottom text

[@amnot6665]

I got shivers from my middle school days. That's ancient Greek.

[@darkomilosevic1972]

I would recommend everyone to read a book named Gates of Fire by Steven Pressfield. Amazing read.

[@huntergraham2739]

I’m reading it now and it’s great

[@harbl99]

Is that the one where the Spartan cadets are commanded "F**k that tree!" by their drill instructor?

[@Artemidia]

It literally made me cry

[@NinjaGaming-ck3lw]

The story just shows the strength of the Spartans they went from 83.3 to 1 which means each Spartan had to fight like 84 men to 208.3 to 1 when call for the other troops to withdraw upon being flanked which required them to fight with the equivalents of 209 soldiers. So in conclusion even if they weren’t overwhelmed they would eventually have fallen due to inability to maintain stamina. Ps love your music sabaton

[@NinjaGaming-ck3lw]

On a sidenote I read in school that they were promised reinforcements a few thousand strong but they never arrived if they would’ve gotten those reinforcements they could’ve taken the entire Persian empire that day

[@jackal8176]

When I heard this song live it was amazing especially with the whole crowd joining in on the intro it was nuts.

[@christiandauz3742]

So you all don't know the Spartans raped and tortured their own sons

[@theenforcer3197]

@@christiandauz3742 no society is perfect the Spartans where far from it but any act of bravery and standing up for your beliefs/what is right deserve to be remembered

[@christiandauz3742]

@@theenforcer3197 I wish I can go back in time and give modern technology to the Ancient Sumerians Slavery would disappear and Sparta never exists

[@giorgosx5838]

​@@christiandauz3742Well you can't do that so wishful thinking at best. Don't really understand why on the comments you hate on Sparta acting as if they were the only ones who committed attrocities. Heck i don't even understand how you judge the ancient world with modern day standards and ethics

[@christiandauz3742]

@@giorgosx5838 So you support Nazis? They are relics of the past!

[@batataacelerada4698]

Xerxes: Where are my troops? The rest of the persian army: Gone, reduced to atoms.

[@christiandauz3742]

The Persians only outnumbered the Greek Army 3-1. The 300 Spartans plus 1000 Greeks served as a rearguard when their forced retreated

[@giorgosx5838]

​@@christiandauz37427k vs 250k. Idk, i was never good at maths but that is more than 3 to 1. Not like 3 to 1 isn't a massive difference to begin with

[@christiandauz3742]

@@giorgosx5838 Adam Explains Everything debunked those numbers If the Persians had those kind of numbers they would have conquered the Greeks in a day If Poland had that kind of numerical superiority they would have won WW2 in two years!!!

[@giorgosx5838]

@@christiandauz3742 Where can i watch it? Honestly on youtube all i found was a short video that talked about members on the Greek side only. You said that the persians outnumbered the Greeks 3 to 1 only (which still is a lot) but that's implying that the persians were around 21k. I think the biggest empire at the time could afford to spend more soldiers than that on a conquest, especially considering that you could bring the armies of 2 city states and have more soldiers than that making it unnecessary to fight in thermopylae to begin with. It was gonna end like the battle of plataea and this whole thing would be un needed. In addition if you claim that 21k persians were there that means that by the end of it only 1k persians were left making it extremely hard to burn Athens who's military was leagues above the Persians too. Also the ancient times and ww2 are kind of really far apart from each other so we can't compare them lol. Even in more recent history there are cases of small detachments fighting off for a long time forced that vastly outnumbered them

[@christiandauz3742]

@@giorgosx5838 If I remember right, Adam Conover states that the Persians outnumbered the Greeks 7 to 1 at Thermopylae By the time of Xerxes the Persian Empire does have stability problems plus there were logistical problems moving that many soldiers Before Thermopylae, the Persians had to build a new bridge so they can move further into Greece The Immortals did wear heavy armor just like the Hoplites, though not to the same degree The Greeks embellished the battle's story in their legends like in Frank Miller's 300

[@1jimmarch]

You should have mentioned molon labe.

[@halo7oo]

Come and take them!

[@immikeurnot]

"If you surrender your arms, you can go home." "Come take 'em."

[@1jimmarch]

@@immikeurnot Yup. It's been repeated a few times, including the "cannon flag" of the Texas revolt against Mexico.

[@efraimzainalntin]

I was waiting for this for so long

[@Imperialclansman]

Hearing this in London on the tour was incredible, but I was so disappointed that Joakim didn't introduce it with "THIS IS SPARTA!!!!!!!!!"

[@carolusrex4008]

Now *THIS IS SPARTA*

[@johnnythemachine6949]

I had ancient Greek in School and my teacher Always said that if the Persians won the war all the Achievements of the Greeks might have been lost and world history would've been totally different. He called it "a Bottleneck in the History of Mankind"

[@Artemidia]

Persians: you are severely outnumbered Spartans: Good, it wouldn't be fair for you otherwise

[@barnabypartington6309]

Sparta, Hellas, then and again, sea of three hundred men!

[@mulgra]

I'm so glad i foind this channel

[@kilian7134]

Now, now this is what should be played on TV.

[@Cherno35]

We need more Sabaton songs about ancient history.

[@stanleyarmstrong2898]

The Battle if Thermopylae is studied in military academies and such.

[@terafilip999]

I really hope they perform this song in Budapest next year.

[@gamermthegreat8229]

Sabaton should do a song about the boxer rebellion or at least do a cover of "55 days at peking"

[@myronalcock4716]

The best overview of the event I've yet seen - great work! Thanks guys!

[@LeglessWonder]

YOU HAD ONE JOB!!

[@ij1376]

Sabaton...history channel... *this exists?!* :D

[@kronosbot5]

"Nothing fancy boys, for a wall of stone will not preserve Hellas, but a wall of men."

[@lukedeakin7124]

Nah a wall of wood

[@cynicaloptimist970]

Hold on, let me just pause this video while I fave and put it on a playlist. ... There, done. Now I can watch in peace.

[@ericmorang3903]

Return with your shield or upon it.

[@smiIingman]

Man i wish time travel was a thing just so we could go back and Witness these epic battles and finally lay eyes upon the men and their methods of moving their giant balls around while also fighting off a GIANT force of Persians.

[@DaveSCameron]

Quite simply remarkable narrative and expression, you should be most proud of the talent you evidently have and I'm most definitely grateful for your choices in life which brought you and your team to us and the larger public. Thank you and best wishes. An Englishman.

[@SabatonHistory]

Well, thank you, kind sir! Your compliment is well-placed!

[@modestas2518]

YES I WAITED FOR THIS VIDEO FOR SO LONG!

[@brassbucket1998]

Spartans were the first Chads, being the leading family of chads

[@Commonwealth_Of_Pennsylvania]

This and coat of arms are blasting at all times when I reform Hellas in Hoi4, and capitulate Italy in 1939

[@jliller]

I'm fascinated that "300" apparently got pretty much all the beats of Thermopylae, just died up to 11 billion.

[@johnhughes2124]

when Indy makes you realize that 300........ is more historically accurate than the critics would have you believe

[@Talkstoomuch_87]

Theres a quote I like that I believe is attributed to Leonidas. When the Spartans were asked to surrender and lay down their spears by the Persians, he responded "Come and take them."

[@HeavyMetalClown056]

Indeed. The exact words were "Molon Labe." according to available sources. It rather literally just means "Come get (them)", in reference to the Spartans' weapons. Whether the tale is accurate or no, it is a badass quote. Sad thing it's been hijacked by people who care a bit too much about carrying firearms.

[@HeavyMetalClown056]

Indeed. The exact words were "Molon Labe." according to available sources. It rather literally just means "Come get (them)", in reference to the Spartans' weapons. Whether the tale is accurate or no, it is a badass quote. Sad thing it's been hijacked by people who care a bit too much about carrying firearms.

[@stanleyarmstrong2898]

@@HeavyMetalClown056 , the intent of us constitution guardians, as war veterans, is not to swagger around like idiots, but to be able to own the weapons we may need to defend ourselves from the criminals , any invaders, and, as Thomas Jefferson, to defend against a tyrranical government. I saw news of this in action, in the news, in the agrarian west, where Federal troops tried to confiscate privately owned cattle. The ranchers and civilian militias gathered up. Federal agents negotiated the return of cattle to the ranchers. At another time, after Hurrucane Katrina, refugees were held in the Superdome in New Orleans, with no.phones, and poor conditions, by National Guard units, under the aegis of a few stares. The local Sherriff deputized local police, and went armed to the Guard Officer in command at the site, demanding support and communications for the people locked in. In accordance with Possee Commitatis law, that Parish/County official carried supreme authority over the situation in that disaster area. Do you think the populace or cops have no right to the protections of the second amendment? Do only federal troops and criminals hold that right to bear arms? In Oklahoma, we have the right to openly carry a gun. Do you call those of us who legally carry idiots? I do not call you a fool for choosing not to go armed. I demand the same respect.

[@HeavyMetalClown056]

First off, this comment was a few years old already, so I see little point in you pulling this thread, but fine: Second, I never called names nor tried to insult anyone. I merely stated that the term is used by some folks who "like their guns a bit too much." If you take offense to that, I must say you're being too sensitive about a matter which is, fundamentally, divisive. It may be better for everyone if people try to stay calm and not take offense to something which is worded a bit stronger than they'd like. Also, I get liking firearms. I really do. But in a time where issues like mass shootings are more and more common, I'd personally advocate for tighter gun control if I were a U.S. citizen. It does not have to be "take away the guns.", But neither should such potentially dangerous tools be handed out without proper precautions. Maybe requiring a permit would be a decent middle ground. Maybe not. All I keep noticing is in the USA many folks lack subtlety, going for the extreme of one idea or another. Like in gun control, politics and most matters besides, It's usually best to find a "middle of the road" solution. Stay true to what you believe, yet open to others' ideas and statements so you can, together, find some way that works for you both. Either way, this rant of mine is hereby over. PS: You can hardly "demand" my respect. But if you want it, I hand it out freely to those who don't make demands ;)

[@albinandersson1154]

Another version of the invasion was that the first one that tried to land at Marathon was a punitive expedition. Provoked by Athens by providing aid to one of their satellite states in northern modern Turkey. When the persians attacked the second time it was with a so large a force that the greeks united in order to prevent them from being conquered as a whole.

[@devinaschenbrenner2683]

The Enemey of my Enemy is my friend.

[@1320crusier]

The greatest stand in the history of warfare. Molon labe

[@Nine-Ball]

I've been waiting for this

[@catnium]

am i like the only guy thats interested to know if they actually still drank from that well where they threw the dude in

[@rileytheflamingwookiecooki5646]

Awesome.

[@alexbell8865]

I have a song about this battle wrote years before Sabaton’s. I dare say it’s on par.

[@ConfusedGuardsman]

Post it please?

[@Xep_Jaca]

The story of the one time sparta actually want a battle without help from Athens.

[@ZrinNZ]

That's a fantastic mug Indy has of himself on the phone.

[@oliversherman2414]

I love your channel keep up the great stuff

[@dejanSLO84]

Best song to be honest. Especially love UH-AH

[@riality7302]

I'm early 😍. I'm really glad we get to hear some snipbits of stories behind the creation of the songs. This was one again a great episode from you guys! Can't wait for the next one

[@JohnnyTheMontain]

As a greek I am proud for you guys! KEEP FORWARD

[@francherogamer5187]

repeat with me.SPARTAAAAA!!!!

[@lennardlee4483]

HELLAS!!

[@muthias4582]

THIS IS MADNESS!

[@nberedim]

FYI, Leonidas was about 60 when the battle took place...

[@Mayonezorro]

keep up the great work

[@erikcyprich5422]

Amazing story and super video, thanks Sabaton History, I love you ♥️🔥♥️🔥This is Sparta 🔥🔥🔥🤘🤘🤘

[@SabatonHistory]

thanks!

[@CaDzA818]

Just listened podcast from Dan Carlings Hardcore history, kings of kings, thanks for this :)

[@lncpllee]

Great album and channel!