Directed by:
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The legendary battle of Thermopylae is still acknowledged today for its brilliant military maneuvers and the well-trained and fearless soldiers who fought to the death. The History Channel presents a detailed account of this legendary battle, examining the events leading up to the conflict, the tactical expertise that allowed the outnumbered Greeks to stall their mighty foes, and the bloody encounter itself. (official distributor synopsis)
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I didn’t quite understand why it borrowed the comic-stylized graphics from Snyder, but so be it. It offers a fairly attractive glimpse into a legendary ancient battle that borders on myth and, in a certain way, contributed to the creation of the democratic world we know today. Maps, equipment, weaponry, the influence of the politician-general Themistocles, and "Remember Thespians." Needless to say, if Gerard Butler had led instead of Leonidas, the Persians would still be rushing them today.
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