Comments on: The Last Stand of the 300 Spartans http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/last-stand-of-the-300-the-legendary-battle-at-thermopylae/ Watch stunning, eyeopening, interesting, free, streaming, full, online documentary films and movies. Tue, 22 May 2012 12:48:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: usgrant1688http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/last-stand-of-the-300-the-legendary-battle-at-thermopylae/#comment-192981 usgrant1688 Mon, 14 May 2012 09:53:00 +0000 http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/last-stand-of-the-300-the-legendary-battle-at-thermopylae/#comment-192981 Thanks for the warning so I wouldn't waste my time. Thanks for the warning so I wouldn’t waste my time.

]]> By: Michael Curtishttp://topdocumentaryfilms.com/last-stand-of-the-300-the-legendary-battle-at-thermopylae/#comment-189865 Michael Curtis Tue, 01 May 2012 11:34:00 +0000 http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/last-stand-of-the-300-the-legendary-battle-at-thermopylae/#comment-189865 sorry but you also do not fully getting the point on the democracy, although it COULD be argued that Athens' democracy was pure, in reality it wasnt. maybe more so than what we have today, which is closer to an oligarchy, but nevertheless, it was not a true democracy sorry but you also do not fully getting the point on the democracy, although it COULD be argued that Athens’ democracy was pure, in reality it wasnt. maybe more so than what we have today, which is closer to an oligarchy, but nevertheless, it was not a true democracy

]]> By: Nik Cholidishttp://topdocumentaryfilms.com/last-stand-of-the-300-the-legendary-battle-at-thermopylae/#comment-189281 Nik Cholidis Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:38:00 +0000 http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/last-stand-of-the-300-the-legendary-battle-at-thermopylae/#comment-189281 I am afraid you are missing the point. The end of democratic city-states in Greece by the imposition of Empire by the Persians would only strangle the newly-devised method of governing known as Democracy. The Idea was born and nurtured in ancient Greece whether you like it or not. What came out of that in the centuries since is only a travesty, a monstrocity. It is a well known daily occurance here in the 'West' to have falcification attempts about the patronage of Democracy. Even though the Spartans did not live in a democratic state, their sacrifice against a superior-in-numbers- Imperial army helped to save the Greek states and in doing so, allow time for Democracy to flourish, evolve and be transplanted all over the world (with limited success in my opinion) ever since. Slavery and the Genocide of the Native Americans unfortunately have nothing to do with Democracy. They were and are a crime against Humanity and maybe one day the US of A can explain to the rest of the world what happened to all the millions of them now 'lost...' I am afraid you are missing the point. The end of democratic city-states in Greece by the imposition of Empire by the Persians would only strangle the newly-devised method of governing known as Democracy. The Idea was born and nurtured in ancient Greece whether you like it or not. What came out of that in the centuries since is only a travesty, a monstrocity.
It is a well known daily occurance here in the ‘West’ to have falcification attempts about the patronage of Democracy. Even though the Spartans did not live in a democratic state, their sacrifice against a superior-in-numbers- Imperial army helped to save the Greek states and in doing so, allow time for Democracy to flourish, evolve and be transplanted all over the world (with limited success in my opinion) ever since.
Slavery and the Genocide of the Native Americans unfortunately have nothing to do with Democracy. They were and are a crime against Humanity and maybe one day the US of A can explain to the rest of the world what happened to all the millions of them now ‘lost…’

]]> By: Bvkaoshttp://topdocumentaryfilms.com/last-stand-of-the-300-the-legendary-battle-at-thermopylae/#comment-183480 Bvkaos Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:36:00 +0000 http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/last-stand-of-the-300-the-legendary-battle-at-thermopylae/#comment-183480 This is ''Spartan 300 last stand revisionism'' Hate to use the term but lol, no .... lolz. its 'ancients history'' its 10 percent history and 90 percent myth. But its nice to see not everyone is buying in to the Hollywood pro war agenda. dont listen to me im drunk ..... cant beleive im posting this This is ”Spartan 300 last stand revisionism” Hate to use the term but lol, no …. lolz. its ‘ancients history” its 10 percent history and 90 percent myth. But its nice to see not everyone is buying in to the Hollywood pro war agenda.
dont listen to me im drunk ….. cant beleive im posting this

]]> By: alan moorehttp://topdocumentaryfilms.com/last-stand-of-the-300-the-legendary-battle-at-thermopylae/#comment-183083 alan moore Sun, 25 Mar 2012 20:50:00 +0000 http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/last-stand-of-the-300-the-legendary-battle-at-thermopylae/#comment-183083 i suffer from Aspergers so i would kindly ask the reader to excuse any spelling mistakes or bad grammer i suffer from Aspergers so i would kindly ask the reader to excuse any spelling mistakes or bad grammer

]]> By: alan moorehttp://topdocumentaryfilms.com/last-stand-of-the-300-the-legendary-battle-at-thermopylae/#comment-183082 alan moore Sun, 25 Mar 2012 20:48:00 +0000 http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/last-stand-of-the-300-the-legendary-battle-at-thermopylae/#comment-183082 how did 300 hold of one million for seven days, the answer is simple they didn't. the such for the Persian numbers comes from Herodotus who was probably enflating the size of the Persian army, which numbered probably somewhere between 150'000 to 200'000. also the Spartans were not along, almost 1'500, Thebans, thespiand and Helots remained behind with them after most of the other Greeks, and these men died to a man with the Spartans, but history in gloryfying the Spartan rule has overlooked the sacrifice of these other Greeks how did 300 hold of one million for seven days, the answer is simple they didn’t. the such for the Persian numbers comes from Herodotus who was probably enflating the size of the Persian army, which numbered probably somewhere between 150’000 to 200’000. also the Spartans were not along, almost 1’500, Thebans, thespiand and Helots remained behind with them after most of the other Greeks, and these men died to a man with the Spartans, but history in gloryfying the Spartan rule has overlooked the sacrifice of these other Greeks

]]> By: minority reporthttp://topdocumentaryfilms.com/last-stand-of-the-300-the-legendary-battle-at-thermopylae/#comment-179045 minority report Tue, 06 Mar 2012 20:37:00 +0000 http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/last-stand-of-the-300-the-legendary-battle-at-thermopylae/#comment-179045 200,000 to 2million Persian soldiers vs 300 Spartans? Even I could have lead the Persians over the Greeks just by surrounding them. I'm sure that pass was not totally inaccessable (why would the Persians land in such a place? that would be utterlay stupid). Climb or walk around a tens of miles just to surround these spartans is an obvious strategy.And how does this event (Greek vs Persia) give democracy to the West? Even if Greece was destroyed, the ideas lives on, right?The West can thank the death of millions on Native Americans and the Black Slaves by the Europeans for the real growth of Democracy. 200,000 to 2million Persian soldiers vs 300 Spartans?
Even I could have lead the Persians over the Greeks just by surrounding them.
I’m sure that pass was not totally inaccessable (why would the Persians land in such a place? that would be utterlay stupid). Climb or walk around a tens of miles just to surround these spartans is an obvious strategy.

And how does this event (Greek vs Persia) give democracy to the West? Even if Greece was destroyed, the ideas lives on, right?

The West can thank the death of millions on Native Americans and the Black Slaves by the Europeans for the real growth of Democracy.

]]> By: John Briodyhttp://topdocumentaryfilms.com/last-stand-of-the-300-the-legendary-battle-at-thermopylae/#comment-165184 John Briody Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:30:00 +0000 http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/last-stand-of-the-300-the-legendary-battle-at-thermopylae/#comment-165184 As an Irishman we have allways been the underdog,yet our most famous battle is The Battle of CLONTARF, were our leader BRIAN BOROU united the tribes and fought overwelming odds to defeat the gretest and well trained wariors of the Nordic armies to keep our independance and culture of brehan law alive,and also sacraficed himself in the process.All though we were tribsmen I salute the Spartins for cradling and given the west Democracy.It is a system many millions have fought to save and we must allways be vigillent not to lose sight of that.The SPARTANS gave us the greatest gift imaginal we must allways answer her call and REMEMBER that sacrafice.The wildgese were far flung but allways fought for the right side.I have lost countless relations and ancestors doing just that including my Father who fought for democracy and in the service of peace. As an Irishman we have allways been the underdog,yet our most famous battle is The Battle of CLONTARF, were our leader BRIAN BOROU united the tribes and fought overwelming odds to defeat the gretest and well trained wariors of the Nordic armies to keep our independance and culture of brehan law alive,and also sacraficed himself in the process.All though we were tribsmen I salute the Spartins for cradling and given the west Democracy.It is a system many millions have fought to save and we must allways be vigillent not to lose sight of that.The SPARTANS gave us the greatest gift imaginal we must allways answer her call and REMEMBER that sacrafice.The wildgese were far flung but allways fought for the right side.I have lost countless relations and ancestors doing just that including my Father who fought for democracy and in the service of peace.

]]> By: Alpha Propellerheadhttp://topdocumentaryfilms.com/last-stand-of-the-300-the-legendary-battle-at-thermopylae/#comment-151142 Alpha Propellerhead Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:40:00 +0000 http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/last-stand-of-the-300-the-legendary-battle-at-thermopylae/#comment-151142 Stephen Pressfield is the author of "Gates of Fire" and anybody who would criticize his commentary is a sophomoric dumbass. (The Greeks of the region made him an honorary Spartan, and his book is taught at West Point, Annapolis, Quantico... absolutely awesome read. When you're invited to Sparta to become an honorary citizen, your criticism will be interesting.)Having said that: Based on the imagery in this documentary, this has to have been the most amazing battle ever because tens of thousands of men were hacked to death but there's not a drop of blood, urine, feces, guts, brains, loose soil etc, on their armor, shields, armor, spear tips... Pressfield's book paints a much more gruesome and realistic picture. Dienekes must have been one of the greatest warriors in the history of civilization.Occupy Thermopylae: Fight them in the shade! Stephen Pressfield is the author of “Gates of Fire” and anybody who would criticize his commentary is a sophomoric dumbass. (The Greeks of the region made him an honorary Spartan, and his book is taught at West Point, Annapolis, Quantico… absolutely awesome read. When you’re invited to Sparta to become an honorary citizen, your criticism will be interesting.)

Having said that: Based on the imagery in this documentary, this has to have been the most amazing battle ever because tens of thousands of men were hacked to death but there’s not a drop of blood, urine, feces, guts, brains, loose soil etc, on their armor, shields, armor, spear tips… Pressfield’s book paints a much more gruesome and realistic picture. Dienekes must have been one of the greatest warriors in the history of civilization.

Occupy Thermopylae: Fight them in the shade!

]]> By: Anonymoushttp://topdocumentaryfilms.com/last-stand-of-the-300-the-legendary-battle-at-thermopylae/#comment-146454 Anonymous Sun, 25 Sep 2011 22:55:00 +0000 http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/last-stand-of-the-300-the-legendary-battle-at-thermopylae/#comment-146454 Typical result for the time if you have the terrain. Have a gander at the battle of Watling street in 60AD where the Romans lured the Celts into attacking them in a narrow cul-de-sac. There one and a half legions (7500 to 9000) Romans slaughtered 80,000 to 120,000 Celts in one day.The Persian army was probably no larger than 100,000 combat troops and perhaps an equal number of camp followers and support.That would be a HUGE army in those times since most armies foraged for subsistence while on the move. No refrigeration, No MRE's, No canned food and limitited ability to carry, store and purify water. Considering a daily ration of 3lbs of food and 1gallon of water per man a 300,000 man army on the march would consume 450 tons of food and 1,200 tons of water per day. That seems to be absolutely unsustainable. Typical result for the time if you have the terrain. Have a gander at the battle of Watling street in 60AD where the Romans lured the Celts into attacking them in a narrow cul-de-sac. There one and a half legions (7500 to 9000) Romans slaughtered 80,000 to 120,000 Celts in one day.

The Persian army was probably no larger than 100,000 combat troops and perhaps an equal number of camp followers and support.That would be a HUGE army in those times since most armies foraged for subsistence while on the move. No refrigeration, No MRE’s, No canned food and limitited ability to carry, store and purify water. Considering a daily ration of 3lbs of food and 1gallon of water per man a 300,000 man army on the march would consume 450 tons of food and 1,200 tons of water per day. That seems to be absolutely unsustainable.

]]> By: Anonymoushttp://topdocumentaryfilms.com/last-stand-of-the-300-the-legendary-battle-at-thermopylae/#comment-121945 Anonymous Wed, 29 Jun 2011 03:49:00 +0000 http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/last-stand-of-the-300-the-legendary-battle-at-thermopylae/#comment-121945 What a lunacy that passes for history here. What a lunacy that passes for history here.

]]> By: Anonymoushttp://topdocumentaryfilms.com/last-stand-of-the-300-the-legendary-battle-at-thermopylae/#comment-121946 Anonymous Wed, 29 Jun 2011 03:49:00 +0000 http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/last-stand-of-the-300-the-legendary-battle-at-thermopylae/#comment-121946 What a lunacy that passes for history here. What a lunacy that passes for history here.

]]> By: kelamunihttp://topdocumentaryfilms.com/last-stand-of-the-300-the-legendary-battle-at-thermopylae/#comment-121483 kelamuni Mon, 27 Jun 2011 09:00:00 +0000 http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/last-stand-of-the-300-the-legendary-battle-at-thermopylae/#comment-121483 informative doc. informative doc.

]]> By: Layla Phelpshttp://topdocumentaryfilms.com/last-stand-of-the-300-the-legendary-battle-at-thermopylae/#comment-115655 Layla Phelps Sun, 22 May 2011 05:37:00 +0000 http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/last-stand-of-the-300-the-legendary-battle-at-thermopylae/#comment-115655 God! Why do we get bashed for EVERYTHING. We're cheap???? I suppose an English accent would make this doc more 'sophisticated'? God! Why do we get bashed for EVERYTHING. We’re cheap???? I suppose an English accent would make this doc more ‘sophisticated’?

]]> By: Itay Avihttp://topdocumentaryfilms.com/last-stand-of-the-300-the-legendary-battle-at-thermopylae/#comment-110398 Itay Avi Tue, 19 Apr 2011 19:32:00 +0000 http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/last-stand-of-the-300-the-legendary-battle-at-thermopylae/#comment-110398 Herodotus wrote only one generation afterwards, which means he could have easily spoken to his seniors who personally fought the Persians. You are absolutely correct about the size of the army though-- there is no way of knowing, and so all figures are highly exaggerated estimates. Finally, in this documentary, they are not praising the Spartan way of life. In fact, they only refer to such totalitarianism as an essential defence for Athenian democracy against the Persian invasion. Herodotus wrote only one generation afterwards, which means he could have easily spoken to his seniors who personally fought the Persians.
You are absolutely correct about the size of the army though– there is no way of knowing, and so all figures are highly exaggerated estimates.
Finally, in this documentary, they are not praising the Spartan way of life. In fact, they only refer to such totalitarianism as an essential defence for Athenian democracy against the Persian invasion.

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