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No. The Greek forces were infantry. The Persians had cavalry, but it could not operate in the pass or mountains.

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Primary sources such as Herodotus do not mention the use of elephants .

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Battle of Thermopylae were elephants used in the battle?

No because elephants move to slow and to big.Another view:The bigness was the very reason that elephants came to be used - they were the battle tanks of the olden era.The reason they were not used at Thermopylai was that neither the Greek nor Persians had adopted their use at that stage - they came into common use a couple of centuries later.


Were rhinos used in the battle of Thermopylae?

No , rhinos were not used during the battle .


Where was the pass at in which 300 Spartans died?

The narrow coastal pass of Thermopylae . August or September 480 BC


Was Phillip II the leader of battle of Thermopylae?

Leonidas I was the leader of Battle of Thermopylae.


What time was the battle of thermopylae?

the battle of Thermopylae took place in August 480 bc


When did the battle of thermopylae begin?

The Battle of Thermopylae occurred , approximately , August or September 480BC .


What was the fighting techniques that Leonidas used in the Battle of Thermopylae?

Shield wall.


Is Thermopylae a city-state?

The answer is no Because Thermopylae is a battle not a city.


What weaponary was used in the battle of thermopylae?

Swords, spears, longbows, clubs, slings.


How might Persia Wars have ended if the Spartans had not slowed the Persians at Thermopylae?

Holding the pass at Thermopylae was used to force a naval battle. The Greeks lost the naval battle, so it was to no avail or effect.


What animals were used in the Battle of Hastings?

Elephants


Was the battle of Thermopylae a famous battle?

Yes, it was quite a famous battle.