Harrison Woodard

Battle of Thermopylae

I was fortunate to be one of the first to see the movie “300” opening day in Dallas. This was one of the few films scheduled for release in 2007 that I was eager to view. Needless to say, I was very impressed. It is based on a version created by Frank Miller of “Sin City” fame and while the film is quite embellished, it does follow closely the orginal story of the Battle of Thermopylae.

For those that don’t have any interest in history or just didn’t pay attention in school, here is a brief background on this important event.