Early Chemical Warfare


	Early Chemical Warfare

blakelylaw

1-19-2009 3:26 PM

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history, archaeology, persia, roman, ancient history, iran, military, war

blakelylaw says:

This is astounding! Chemical warfare was used as early as the Third Century, A.D., to kill Roman troops. Should I even mention that ancient Persia is now Iran.

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1-20-2009 3:58 AM

merrie

Greco-Persian Wars: Battle of Thermopylae

In the 5th century bc, the Persian empire fought the city-states of Greece in one of the most profoundly symbolic struggles in history.

"300: The Battle of Thermopylae"

1-20-2009 6:22 AM

chedare

@ merrie ..excellent educational site thank you...
The Spartans and Thespians had taught Greece and the world an enduring lesson about courage in the face of impossible odds.

1-20-2009 6:47 PM

merrie

chedare . . you're quite welcome

enjoy.

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