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What was the outcome of the Battle of Salamis?

  • Persian Victory

  • Greek Victory

  • Stalemate

  • No Battle

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Greek Victory: The Battle of Salamis, fought in 480 BC, was a decisive naval battle in the Greco-Persian Wars. The Greek fleet, led by Themistocles, defeated the Persian fleet, led by Xerxes I, despite being outnumbered. This victory prevented the Persians from invading Greece and marked a turning point in the war.
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