The Battle of Plataea (479 BC): The Battle of Plataea was the decisive confrontation that broke the Persian invasion of Greece. The Greek city-states, united under a common cause, faced the Persian army in a bloody battle where their superior tactics and unity ensured victory. This victory effectively ended the Persian ambitions in Greece and allowed the Greek civilization to flourish. #Plataea #GreekVictory #PersianEmpire #AncientHistory | World history photos