What was Xerxes I's major victory in Greece?
Salamis
Thermopylae
Plataea
Marathon
Answer
Thermopylae was not a major victory for Xerxes I in Greece. In fact, it was a significant defeat for the Persian army, as the Spartans and their allies held off the Persians for three days, allowing the Greek city-states to prepare for the upcoming Battle of Salamis, which was a major victory for the Greeks.
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