The History Channel Presents Last Stand of the 300 - The Legendary Battle at Thermopylae
starring: Jeffery A. Baker, Orion Barnes, Erin Bennett, Kristopher Blount, Joshua Bradley
directed by: David Padrusch
directed by: David Padrusch
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As one of the most famous last stands in history the battle of thermopylae is still discussed today for its influence on western civilization brilliant military maneuvers & well-trained & fearless army of 300.Studio: A&e Home VideoRelease Date: 07/31/2007Run time: 91 minutes
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Last Stand of the 300 is an interesting 90-minute documentary from the History Channel explaining the details of the ancient Spartans' showdown with the Persian army at the battle of Thermopylae.It's long been a fascinating subject, but it hit popular culture in a big way with the 2007 feature film 300, based on the graphic novel by Frank Miller.Last Stand of the 300 helps explain the background behind the battle as well as many of the details not covered in the movie, including how the Ionian Revolt and the famed battle of Marathon led to Themopylae, the naval front led by Thermistocles, and what happened afterward.Numerous scholars and authors (including the writers of Gates of Fire and Empires at War) explain the rigorous Spartan training, military strategy, the Oracle at Delphi, the Persian technological advantage, different kinds of weaponry and vessels (the Spartan hoplon, dory, and xiphos, and the trireme), and how one of Miller's famous lines came from Herodotus ("Then we shall have our battle in the shade").The maps are extremely helpful for showing how the geography affected the battle (one detour would have cost the Persians an extra two years of travel time), but the reenactments look kind of simple compared to the extremely stylized feature film. --David Horiuchi
As one of the most famous last stands in history the battle of thermopylae is still discussed today for its influence on western civilization brilliant military maneuvers & well-trained & fearless army of 300.Studio: A&e Home VideoRelease Date: 07/31/2007Run time: 91 minutes
Amazon.com:
Last Stand of the 300 is an interesting 90-minute documentary from the History Channel explaining the details of the ancient Spartans' showdown with the Persian army at the battle of Thermopylae.It's long been a fascinating subject, but it hit popular culture in a big way with the 2007 feature film 300, based on the graphic novel by Frank Miller.Last Stand of the 300 helps explain the background behind the battle as well as many of the details not covered in the movie, including how the Ionian Revolt and the famed battle of Marathon led to Themopylae, the naval front led by Thermistocles, and what happened afterward.Numerous scholars and authors (including the writers of Gates of Fire and Empires at War) explain the rigorous Spartan training, military strategy, the Oracle at Delphi, the Persian technological advantage, different kinds of weaponry and vessels (the Spartan hoplon, dory, and xiphos, and the trireme), and how one of Miller's famous lines came from Herodotus ("Then we shall have our battle in the shade").The maps are extremely helpful for showing how the geography affected the battle (one detour would have cost the Persians an extra two years of travel time), but the reenactments look kind of simple compared to the extremely stylized feature film. --David Horiuchi
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Rating: - Absorbing documentary on the Battle of Thermopylae
Easily inspired from the smash theatrical film, "300," this documentary by "The History Channel," is as entertaining as it is informative.Using a panel of historians and actors in sophisitcated, digitally enhanced reenactments, this disc will clearly appeal to the younger set. With a concentration on the battle itself, and to the History Channel's credit, a significant amount of the 91 minute documentary is spent discussing the Spartan philosophy and way of life in contrast to the other Greek city ... Read More
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- Where few stood against many
The last stand of the 300 is one of history's greatest military tales of bravery, endurance, and valiantness. The history channel's rendition of this heroic battle between King Leonidas and his 300 Spartan soldiers against three-hundred thousand Persians on land was recreated with painstaking detail. But the battle did not take place only on land - Themistocles led the Athenian naval forces against Xerxes at Thessaly and finishing off the Persians at Artemisium.
This documentary does a ... Read More
Rating: - Sound and effective retelling of an amazing story
The battle of Thermopylae was one of the most decisive battles in worldhistory, as well as being one of the most awe inspiring.If the beurocrats in Brussels truly want to forge a common sense of European identity then perhaps they should ensure that every schoolchild on the continent is at least aware of the story.
Sadly, the battle isn't really as well known as it should be, or at least wasn't until the blockbuster '300' came out last year.And here we have an American made documentary ... Read More
Rating: - Excellent historical review
If you liked the movie "300" as much as I did, you'll definitely enjoy the documentary.It goes into much greater detail that the comic book and movie simply glossed over. Bottom line, get this DVD to acompany your "300" DVD!
Rating: - Great Story
All I know of this subject is what I watched during this DVD.So...based on that I thought this film was good and the story unfolded in an educating way.I walked away knowing more about Spartans than I knew before, and now I am really interested.This DVD paid for itself when it drew my interest.
- Absorbing documentary on the Battle of ThermopylaeEasily inspired from the smash theatrical film, "300," this documentary by "The History Channel," is as entertaining as it is informative.Using a panel of historians and actors in sophisitcated, digitally enhanced reenactments, this disc will clearly appeal to the younger set. With a concentration on the battle itself, and to the History Channel's credit, a significant amount of the 91 minute documentary is spent discussing the Spartan philosophy and way of life in contrast to the other Greek city ... Read More
- Where few stood against manyThe last stand of the 300 is one of history's greatest military tales of bravery, endurance, and valiantness. The history channel's rendition of this heroic battle between King Leonidas and his 300 Spartan soldiers against three-hundred thousand Persians on land was recreated with painstaking detail. But the battle did not take place only on land - Themistocles led the Athenian naval forces against Xerxes at Thessaly and finishing off the Persians at Artemisium.
This documentary does a ... Read More
- Sound and effective retelling of an amazing storyThe battle of Thermopylae was one of the most decisive battles in worldhistory, as well as being one of the most awe inspiring.If the beurocrats in Brussels truly want to forge a common sense of European identity then perhaps they should ensure that every schoolchild on the continent is at least aware of the story.
Sadly, the battle isn't really as well known as it should be, or at least wasn't until the blockbuster '300' came out last year.And here we have an American made documentary ... Read More
- Excellent historical reviewIf you liked the movie "300" as much as I did, you'll definitely enjoy the documentary.It goes into much greater detail that the comic book and movie simply glossed over. Bottom line, get this DVD to acompany your "300" DVD!
- Great StoryAll I know of this subject is what I watched during this DVD.So...based on that I thought this film was good and the story unfolded in an educating way.I walked away knowing more about Spartans than I knew before, and now I am really interested.This DVD paid for itself when it drew my interest.
