Actually, Leonidas didn't miss with his spear. He wounded the "god-king" in front of his men and showed that he bleeds like everyone else.

While Leonidas and the 300 are historical figures the graphic novel this is based on takes a lot of liberties. They did a great job of bringing the graphic novel to life.

The visual style is meant to be as faithful to Frank Miller's graphic novel as possible.

This movie is based on the "300" graphic novel, by Frank Miller (hence the dramatic lighting and visual effects). The reason they were able to fight the Persian army was because they forced them to bottleneck at the Hot Gates. Which means the Persians' sheer numbers are limited by the small entrance the Spartans purposely defended. Regarding the end, Leonidas didn't miss. His goal was to demonstrate that even a God King can bleed, and thus force the Persian army and people to see their king wasn't omnipotent.

Hey, Liv! You mentioned the narrator...he was played by David Wenham aka Faramir in 'Lord of the Rings'. And the last Spartan Leonidas speaks to was Michael Fassbender. The stylized shots were inspired by panels in the Frank Miller graphic novel, which is gorgeous to look at. Zack Snyder does this well, not just in '300' but in 'Watchmen as well, using the panels drawn by Dave Gibbons. The effect is a film that plays the drama really well, but also becomes a work of art to see.Take care! And...What's next? 😊😊😊

I am so glad you left your screams in! That’s a real reaction for sure. I concur that this film is a gem of filmmaking. Fun watch Liv ❤️.

Hey guys! This was a bit of a tricky edit and I could not keep in as much footage in as I would of liked to, but I hope you understand and enjoy either way

This is based on history. The Battle of Thermopile (hot gates). 300 accurate. "Come and take them." "We will fight in the shade." Lot of actual dialogue from the history.

This was in 3D, and it was glorious. The only other films in 3D that was worth it besides this has been Avatar, Pacific Rim, Dredd, & Mad Max Fury Road.

Favorite film of many modern military groups ,particularly Marines .

SPARTANS, WHAT IS YOUR PROFESSION!?!

The "endless pit of darkness" is a well. Historically, the "This is Sparta" moment actually happened about ten years BEFORE Thermopylae, and it also happened in Athens as well. Persian messengers came to Athens and Sparta and demanded tribute of customary taxes (in the case of Athens) and earth and water (from Sparta). The Athenians threw the Persian messengers that came to their city into a pit used to execute condemned criminals, while the Spartans threw the Persians that came to Sparta into a well, telling them "Go dig it out yourself!".

It is a tale of victory even though they new they would all die. He knew that his death would release the spartan army from having to honour the religious festival and it would unite all the Greek city states to fight against the Persians.

"THIS IS SPARTA!!"

One of the first battles ever fought for a concept, an idea, an a belief that has permeated trhoughout time since the Greeks invented democracy: they fought and died so that all their countrymen could be free.

The movie 300 is inspired by the history and tales about the battle of thermopylae in 480BC. What is true, what is story, what is legends. It is hard to determine. King Leonidas led a total of 7000 soldiers from different greek states to a battle to delay the persian army. The oracle in delphi did make a prediction. The predicition was that either Sparta looses everything, or they looses their king. So King Leonidas didn't see he had another choice. They did get betrayed by a greek that showed a path around the spartans, so they could attack them from multiple angles. Just as in the movie. I've read it was just a random farmer, I've read it was one looking for a great reward. That it was an outcast spartan, very unlikely. As a respond to this, majority of the greek soldiers evaquated so they could live to fight another day, but 300 spartans and 700 thespains stayed. The night before a spy from the persians watched the camp when the spartans started to parfume each other, prepare to fight naked. The persian said to Xerxes "they are giving up, they are just having orgies and parfuming each other." What they didn't know. When Spartans knew it was time to fight to the death. That no one would come out alive, they wanted to die the same way as they where born. Completely naked. So just imagine 300 spartans having even less clothes on than what they had in this movie? What is true, what is legends, what is tales. Very hard to tell. How big the persian army was? Impossible to tell. Some sources claim 120k. Other 4 million. It is impossible to know.

This is an all time underrated cult classic the acting action and script is all exactly what it should be

I love this film! Don't think anyone could have portraited Leonidas better than Gerard Butler! Fun fact about the line "this is SPARTA" in the beginning of the film, the director originally wanted the line whispered, but Gerard took a different approach :D

If you see our bodies laying here. Go tell the Spartins we did our Duty.

"Are the Greek gods going to be in this?" Only in name. For gods in action - Clash of the Titans (with Sam Worthington) and Immortals (with Henry Cavill)

Pace yourself Liv. I know KZfaq likes creators to upload 24/7, but I selfishly hope you share for years without burnout. I missed you during your hiatus and to quote Hannibal Lecter…”The world is more interesting with you in it.”

The real 300 held that pass for 3 days and inflicted up to a estimated 10,000 casualties on the Persians.

I'm just gonna say, it is refreshing coming across your channel. You are an absolute delight. Keep it up

Those burns and Spartan oneliners were actually a real thing. "Laconism" is the Spartan style of speech. In short, in order to make their point, they would try to express the most "Meaning" or Emotion, in a few words as possible. this leads to really powerful and awesome oneliners.

The grow to be men... Better men. Men who know what competition is. Men who know when the time comes... There's only one option. Men who will never surrender. You wouldn't know about that.

in reality , role of 300 spartans, is to delay Persians few days , enough for whole army of Greece to regroup in a huge army . Leonidas gave them more than enough time. They lose the battle but they won the war as nation.

Great prediction for the narrator

Point of historic fact about the "Immortals". The reason they were called that was that they would replace them as soon as they were killed in battle, never depleting there ranks. So no they individually would never live forever. Another is that this was a turning point in history due to the fact that it was considered that their sacrifice save democracy and the western world. But let's face it the Spartans where no saints...lol. Also, the reason the story is told in this dark/yellowish cinematic screen and the great beast being shown and a giant Cersei was that the narrator is telling the story to the 10k Spartan. So they are seeing it in their imagination as such.

Sparta was probably the first society to basically standardize genetic engineering. They basically set up a breeding program to only allow the best specimens to survive to adulthood. They also instituted an insane program to weed out the weak when it came to their society. Unfortunately, they were kind of assholes, and treated every other country as they themselves had been treated. Blunt, almost barbaric, devoid of any mercy/compassion, and while their society favored meritocracy, degrading was far easier than ascending in rank/stature. Ultimately, that's what led to their downfall. Their military was incredible, but their overall government was kind of a joke. The final straw as in 371 B.C when Thebes finally routed Sparta's army. They never recovered from it.

You should check out the DVD it comes with quite a few behind-the-scenes stuff . Like the training regiment, how they got them so ripped for the movie the how they filmed it. Very interesting especially this was all done on the stage.

FYI the only Spartan people given grave markers with their names on them were Spartan warriors who died in battle and Spartan women who died in childbirth. Both were considered heroes who died in service to Spata. In actuality Leonidas died the 2nd day of battle. Spartans could not retreat as stated by their law. When Spartan warriors left for battle the family would hand them the shield saying "return with this or on it." Historians argue that the Persian army led by Xerxes was between 250,000 to one million strong. The Spartans and other Greeks( around 2000) fought so hard the Persian army lost its taste for battle. Spartans wore bronze chest head arn and leg armor and shield. While the Persian army wore cloth and leather with reed shields. The Persians were a light calvary while the Spartans were heavy tanks. Other things recorded in history "Then we'll fight in the shade" was stated by a Spartan captain. The Persians were astonished to hear rhe Spartans laugh after the first arrow volley. As the arrows bounced of their armor and shields. In the Rise of an Empire tells the story of the naval battle the happened during the battle of Thermopoylae.

Yes this is her real hair colour. Cercie was a wig

While this movie was based on a graphic novel, the novel was based on historical events. Molon labe means come and take, it is still engraved into firearms in America. Long history from the sayings from this battle.

"Sees their sons as disposable" that's why he's being a guiding loving father that loses it when his son dies.

The behind the scenes workouts where they were throwing tires is pretty epic if you can find it

I still find it crazy that some people don't have a good idea of the Battle of Thermopylae....but it is a joy for them to react to this movie. It is truly a masterpiece

It's funny how many people think Leonidas has missed his shoot.

This is based on a graphic novel that is based on a real life event in history. I belive tbete were 7000 greeks at thermopalye with the 300 spartans in the front. They picked the mountain pass to fight in because of how narrow it was the persains numbers didnt matter.

Leonidas new that the 300 were going to die, his goals were 1. to delay the invading army so that the politics between the city-states of Greece could unit. 2. Demoralize the Persian forces by showing what just 300 Spartans could do. And 3. Create doubt in their god by showing that he could bleed like everyone else. Historically the war lasted about a year after the 300 fought at Thermopolis. Then on the same day the united Greek armies defeated the land forces and an allied navy completely wiped out the Persian navy. The unified Greeks then reconquered lost territory and drove the Persians out of Europe starting the decline of the Persian empire. So from Leonidas' point of view he was victorious.

"TONIGHT, WE DINE IN HELL!"

If you want a movie that is similar in a unique art style, Sin City is a watch worth havin'!

Leonidas kept his promise to make him bleed

hello from sparta!!

Hi Liv! Glad to see your back to these reactions! 300 is based on true events, although clearly the graphic novel takes a lot of liberties. If you enjoyed this film, I have a few recommendations: Sin City, also based on a Frank Miller graphic novel with a very unique visual style. Mad Max: Fury Road, modern example of action done correctly by a veteran filmmaker. The Last Samurai, just a really well acted, beautiful historical drama. The Last Samurai takes place during the Meiji Restoration in Japan.

Check out 300 Rise of an Empire. It is equally spectacular and features a number of the actors and characters from this movie.

Spartan hoplites were some of the most feared infantrymen in the Hellenic world. Raised from birth to be soldiers, encased in shining bronze helm, bracers, cuirass and greaves (not just a leather thong lol), and the trademark bronze Spartan shield that was just as effective as a bashing weapon as it was for defense... They were the classical equivalent of fully armored knights. The phalanx formation dominated ancient warfare for a long time, as cavalry were expensive and archers required lots of training (and arrows required numerous resources). Give a man a spear and a shield, and you've got yourself the beginnings of a phalanx. Much of the Persian infantry were conscripts or slaves, and they used wicker shields, which were easily pierced by the Spartan bronze spearheads. They didn't stand a chance against these professional warriors. The only reason they won was through attrition. The Spartan tactics at Thermopylae (literally, "Hot Gates") are still studied at war academies today. The Greek army motto is still "molon labe", Leonidas' response to the Persians demand that they lay down their weapons: "COME AND GET THEM" This is also very much representative of another thing Sparta is famous for; the Laconic phrase (named after the region of Greece they lived in, Laconia). Very terse, to the point answers. Philip II of Macedon once sent a messenger asking Sparta if he should come as friend or foe. Their response? "Neither".

amazin reaction wow 💯

If you see the video of Gerard flying with the Thunderbirds, you hear a comment that they expected this courage of King Leonidas. The film was hugely popula with many men.

One of the better works of historical fiction of the last few decades, for sure. Even though the story here is heavily fictionalized and romanticized, it still does justice to King Leonidas. The six to seven thousand Greeks who fought beside him were still wildly outnumbered and excellently played their part in delaying the Persians, which eventually opened Xerxes' forces up to be decisively destroyed by the Athenian navy.

good historical fighting/war/action/etc movies: (not ranked, just listed) 1. Last of the Mohicans 2. Troy (2004) 3. Gladiator 4. 300 (the sequel though is krappy) 5. Braveheart 6. King Arthur (2004) 7. Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (has a young morgan freeman doing/being a badass fighter) 8. The Mummy (1999) 9. The Mummy Returns 10. The Scorpion King (2002) 11. 13th Warrior (movie of michael crighton's "eaters of dead" book: beowulf saga / vikings) 12. Dances with Wolves 13. The Patriot (2000) 14. The Rocketeer (grins, has a sexy young Jennifer Connely, grins) 15. Prince of Persia (2010) 16. The Last Samurai 17. A Knight's Tale 18. Dragonheart (sean conner as the dragon, this was eragon way before eragon was ever written and then made into a movie, lol) // this is fantasy, not historical, lol, but still good and it is “historical-like” 19. Highlander // this is fantasy, not historical, lol, but still good and it is “historical-like” 20. Gods of Egypt // egyptian mythology 21. Apocalypto 22. Pocahontas (disney animated movie) 23. Mulan (disney animated movie) 24. Aladdin (disney animated movie) 25. Robin Hood (disney animated movie with animal characters) --- for really old school: sparticus ben-hurr I’ve not seen sparticus in a very long time, and never seen ben-hurr, so I don’t know how good they’re historically and/or as movies --- not very good historical movies: 25. Sparticus (too old school now, this was the "best" freedom-historical movie, until braveheart and gladiator came out, with gladiator being a direct better replacement for sparticus, also, sparticus movie was required school learning too way back in the day) 26. (there is also: ‘Pathfinder’ movie, but it’s really not very good: about vikings that came to america, with its conflict/plot of: vikings vs native americans) ------------- tv films: (not ranked, just listed) 1. Dark Prince: The True Story of Dracula ( www.imdb.com/title/tt0240793/ ), this IS actually a true historical documentary of the historical Vlad the Impaler, it's really good, too 2. Dark Kingdom: Ring of the Nibelungs (seigfried and brunhilde saga, grins Kirstanna Loken is such a sexy and badass brunhilde, grins) ( www.imdb.com/title/tt0387541/ ) 3. Helen of Troy ( www.imdb.com/title/tt0340477/ ) (has sexy sienna guillory, resident evil 2 movie jill valentine fame, naked, grins, one of the most powerful scenes and lessons of all time, Helen literally usurps all power and the very "crown" away from the greek king, all his time and effort making allies and alliances, loyal military/soldiers, and etc, with just her naked body alone, grins, ya, she was taught well by her "kidnapper" in the art of politics, grins, really good movie too)

The narrator supposedly was indeed send back to Sparta. When the spartans and the rest of Greek citystates join after the 300 died at Thermopylae. It is said that when the battle started, he stormed the ennemy, died for he could not stand not having died with Leonidas at Thermopylae. Also part of the depiction of the Persians is I believe meant to be the interpretation of the narrator to rouse the spartans. However the design of the Persian arrowheads is supposedly accurate.

So the real account of the 300 Spartans is obviously much less cinematic and epic. But It very much is a real event. (Though, the Spartans did wear body armor). Ares, Artemis and Athena were the major Gods Spartans worshipped and paid tribute too. Athena did become less worshipped in Spartan society at the beginning of the Peloponnesian war, as she was the patron Goddess of Sparta's enemy, Athens. Many people believe the reason Ares often loses his battles against Athena in mythology literature is because Athens often had the writers and scholars who came up with these stories and were a bit butthurt that Sparta actually defeated Athens in their war (Which happens after the Greek-Persian war)

This movie is an adaption of a graphic novel and that graphic novel is very loosly based on the Battle of Thermopylae which really happened where 300 Spartans fought the persian army.

A Greek force of approximately 7,000 men, including Leonidas' 300 Spartans, marched north to block the pass in the middle of 480 BC. The Persian army was vast ranging between about 100,000 and 150,000 soldiers. The Persian army arrived at the pass in late August or early September. The vastly outnumbered Greeks held them off for seven days (including three of battle) before the rear-guard was annihilated in one of history's most famous last stands. During two full days of battle, the small force led by Leonidas blocked the only road by which the massive Persian army could traverse the narrow pass. After the second day, a local resident named Ephialtes betrayed the Greeks by showing the Persians a small shepherd path leading behind the Greek lines. Leonidas, aware that his force was being outflanked, dismissed the bulk of the Greek army and remained to guard their retreat with 300 Spartans and 700 Thespians. It has been reported that others also remained, including up to 900 helots and 400 Thebans. With the exception of the Thebans, most of whom reportedly surrendered, the Greeks fought to the death. Themistocles was in command of the Greek navy at Artemisium when he received news that the Persians had taken the pass at Thermopylae. Since the Greek defensive strategy had required both Thermopylae and Artemisium to be held, it was decided to withdraw to the island of Salamis. The Persians overran Boeotia, then captured the evacuated city of Athens. The Greek fleet-seeking a decisive victory over the Persian armada-attacked and defeated the invaders at the Battle of Salamis in late 480 BC. Wary of being trapped in Europe, Xerxes withdrew with much of his army to Asia (losing most to starvation and disease), leaving Mardonius to continue the Greek campaign. However, the following year saw a Greek army decisively defeat the Persians at the Battle of Plataea, ending the Persian invasion. -excerpt from Wikipedia. As a Yank from the U.S., I'm well aware of the word "whilst." However, I must confess you are the only person I have ever heard utter it. -Virginia Beach, Virginia

It's a well know tactic to lure the enemy into a chokepojnt. Ita the basis of an ambush. The key here is 1) the enemy took the bait and 2) the Spartans operated at low level units, hence their coordination which when combined with a larger becomes an enormous force. Then it was steel, these days it's a wall of lead. Regardless, it's very hard to breach. Nothing beats a good defense than a good offense.

The true story although less fantastical is just as impressive. Many of the most badass one liner's in the movie are taken from historical accounts by writing from the times. Spartans were trained actually trained in sass and rewarded by their tutors for sick ass burns. Also according to Herodotus, Leonidas was told by the Oracle at Delphi that either he would die or Sparta would fall, so in his own mind at least he marched to the battle knowing he would die... Brave as F

This move was amazing in IMAX theaters!!! The second movie was in 3D. I actually like that one not as great as the first but still thought it was cool

Liiv, progress on the PO Box front?

The main reason the Persians struggled with the Greeks was that they were a Cavalry based Military, and their infantry units had to be very lightly armored to keep up with their Cavalry. Greece is a very mountainous nation, so cavalry are almost totally useless, as a horse will not charge a block of pikes no matter what you do to the horse. The Persian Infantry faced the heaviest type of infantry around at the time: Hoplites. Hoplites were the main stay of every single Greek City state, and within the confines of the Hills and valleys of Greece, sending Light infantry directly against Hoplites is certain suicide. In the actual battle the Persians had to use their own Hoplites from Iona(modern Western Turkey).

If you enjoy 300, you'll also definitely love 300 Rise of an Empire, the sequel to this movie, it involves the Athenians fighting the Persians and epic naval battles, and the aftermath of the death of Leonidas

Thanks liv .

We Were Soldiers and Black Hawk Down are good military movie's

Great movie! Absolutely was available in 3D, dont even have to mention the whole movie was shot on green screen.

it's like no one known that's actually happened ...

Fanstastic work as always Liv. Mod can't wait for the next Some true history from a Greek: Leonidas fought indeed the last day along with 299 Spartans and 700 Thespians although he released the last from their oath to him. The Persian army was 1million strong and there was a storm indeed during landing believed to be caused by Zeus himself. During this storm Xerxes lost almost 1/3 of his troops. The Immortals were indeed an elite team in the Persian Army but not as they are pictured in the movie of course. Spartans' war tactics included the famous "Phallanx" as shown in the first battle where the king is on the tip of the Phallanx and his men around him with their shields up. If a Spartan died another took his place immediately and so the Phallanx never broke. They were using long spears called "Sarissa" which were 4 meters long so impossible for enemies to reach. King Leonidas and his men were betrayed by Efialtes a Spartan sheepherder who shown the Persians the secret goat path that ended behind Spartan forces. As for the Ephors they were the elders' council in Sparta and their verdict was like law. There is a statue in Thermopylae dedicated to King Leonidas that says: Oh, foreigner passing by, announce to the Lacedaemonians that we are buried here, obeying their orders

Finnish-Russo 105 days (1939-40) Winter War . Sovjet attack whit 4000 soldiers against 32 Finnish soldiers att Kollaa front !! Finns held the line/front hole 105 day war and "Won" ower sovjets !! One of those 32 was Simo Häyhä (White Death) *Deadliest Sniper in Military History* hes killcount was 7-800 of those 4000 russians !!

12:12 another "cocktail" version xD, I'm not sure if you're watching a DVD or streaming or what, but those subs are messed up, I've seen them on a few other reaction videos. The guy says "tuck tail" there, and there's also other mistranslations.

Your best reaction yet! Glad to have you back. Please react to the sequel… 300:Rise of an Empire.

You would love 1408 !!! Not war or battles but great cinematography and crazy ride with John Cusack. Please 🙏 nobody else is doing it...😭

If you liked the visuals of this movie, you might want to see Dredd as well. It is also sylish visually but its futuristic rather than swords and sheilds. And it also has Leena Headey (cersei) in it as well.

Hi! This movie is epic and leans heavy myth and amplify the heroic last stand. In reality the battle was fought over 3 days and it's the mythology and the example of Leonidas and his (probably few thousand) men who died to either buy time for a majority of the Greek army to retreat or perhaps some other reason we don't know about. In the end this was still a victory for the persians who went on and destroyed the city of Athens. After the Greeks won a huge sea battle at Salamis the Persian army retreated (mostly) and they eventually pushed the Persians out. 200 years later Alexandros III of Macedon (also known as Alexander the Great) invaded and destroyed the persian empire and probably burned down Persepolis as repayment for the burning of Athens holy sites. Much of this history lies between myth, storytelling and fact. Broadly myth and story is in details on numbers. Estimated army strengths are typically always inflated. This is a heroic tale about our common past (if you are European) where a few brave men set an example for us to try to live up to. If you are persian (Iranian or hail from around that region) this is probably just another victory and rather insignificant.

I saw it in cinema

The pro 2nd ammendment people in America have a saying :moan labe" which is greek for come and get them which came from this battle when the persoans asked the Greeks to turn in there weapons

Zack Snyder 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Hey there Liv, great reaction and also just another little piece of their real spartan history the only men who died in war/battle or women who did died child birth had a grave marker and a full funeral other than that they were just buried… have a good day!!

Liiv, we *need* to see you react to Lord of the Rings trilogy extended editions.

15:35 seagull

Thanks for the video!! See you later!! Stay safe.😁

300 the rise of an empire. Sequel movie

If you're interested in watching something similar in a serial format, check out the Spartacus series starting with Blood and Sand, the prequel Gods of the Arena, then continuing on with Vengeance, and the penultimate War of the Damned. Set before and during the Third Servile War is about Spartacus' rise against the Roman Empire leading an army of freed slaves and gladiators. John Hannah portrayed actual Gladiatorial owner Batiatus with Lucy Lawless (yes, Xena herself) playing his wife. The series is pretty much 300 with the gory scenes of any horror movie involving dismemberment, and the sex scenes of a blue movie/softcore porn (full frontal nudity included) set in Roman Times.

appsolutely great movie. this movie is nothing like anything else. took you some time before you found out why the movie was called 300. but you got there at the end

Next Reaction film Troy vs Spartan 👍👍

Feels a bit like a Frank Miller graphic novel, huh? 😉

IF you want more of this watch zack snyder movies ,its his visual style

The thing that’s shocking about this movie is there’s a lot of A list actors but I personally find it just okay. I think the next movie is about the same quality.

Battle Termópilas

24:08 And sneakily using the same voice throughout the film so we’d never guess. 🙄

Supposed to remind you of a graphic novel

I swear, these people that do "reaction" videos are the best actors 😂 pretending she doesn't know anything about sparta and famous 300 vs 10.000 fight

Big Lebowski or Goodfellas next.. P.S. you are beautiful (I say this in the most respectful way possible)

Look the 300 2nd movie

6:49 lol sure where do i sign ? :P

Reacting on Lord of the Rings maybe?

Merci.

Loved your reaction. But the spear was intended to miss. It's aim was to destroy the idea of a God King.

15:34 wtf was that scream XD

It's bad not to know general history, but good reaction

As usual, I’ll have to give you the History, dearest Liiv. You asked “What kind of adult men does Sparta raise?” Well, violent ones, basically, but in the Ancient world, Sparta was famous and widely known as “land of beautiful women.” See, with Spartan men away at war so frequently, Spartan women were expected to learn the profession of arms, as well. They were, literally, the last line of defense. Women trained with weapons and so, had the question been invented, Spartan women could all answer the question, “Why, yes, I DO workout, thank you very much.”

300... Its about Spartan King; Leonidas (Gerard Butler -- The Phantom of the Opera) and his royal guard of soldiers numbering just 300. the “300” takes inspirations from the real Battle of Thermopylae and the events that took place in the year of 480 BC in ancient Greece. An epic movie for an epic historical event. and the Slow motions of the fight scenes is epic, you will never forget this movie and its truly worth every min... Why did Leonidas say I hope you live forever? Leonidas' last words are to Ephialtes on the battlefield, before he is engulfed by a shower of arrows: "I hope you live forever." This, we deduce, is the most profound Spartan insult, someone who is a betrayer of a lowlife parasite that incorporating Leonidas' disgust for the treasonous traitor with the Spartan ideal of dying a "beautiful death" in battle. where the Traitor/s would live on, while being a Slave on their Knees to another.

Wats more amazing, it it's a tru story...they lasted 3 days , killed over 40-50k Persians.....