Battle of Salamis, 23rd September 480BC by Wilhelm von Kaulbach (GL) REG177 Image size 40 inches x

Image size 40 inches x 26 inches (102cm x 66cm)

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Battle of Salamis, 23rd September 480BC by Wilhelm von Kaulbach (GL) REG177 Image size 40 inches xDHM1094GL. Battle of Salamis, 23rd September 480BC by Wilhelm von Kaulbach. Themistocles had chosen the narrow waters at the entrance to the bay well. The Persians could not bring their larger fleet to bear on the smaller Greek fleet and due to the design and manoeuverability of the Greek Triremes, the Greek fleet sailed down the right channel next to Salamis and turned to ram the Persian fleet as it entered the bay. The Persian captains tried