Thermopylae

Thermopylae - the narrow pass where 300 took their stand against overwhelming odds. Ancient History Molon labe (Ancient Greek: μολὼν λαβέ, romanized: molṑn labé), Pronounced: mo-lone lah-beh; I means; 'come and take [them]', is a classical expression of defiance. It is among the Laconic phrases reported by Plutarch, attributed to King Leonidas. In 480 BC, Persia was invading Greece. The Spartans were the only group of people standing in their way. King Leonidas chose a narrow pass called Thermopylae to maximize their defensive efforts. The Persian King Xerxes demanded the Spartans surrender and put down their weapons. Leonidas' response was “Molon Labe”, or “Come and take them.” American History Fort Morris - 1778 "The British commander, Colonel Fuser, demanded Fort Morris' surrender through a written note to the American rebels. Though clearly outnumbered (he had only about 200 men plus artillery), Colonel McIntosh's defiant written response to the British demand included the followin