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Feb 2018
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THE 300 SPARTANS: THE PASS AT THERMOPYLA...

JON HAGADORN
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The Battle of Thermopylae (The 300 Spartans Story): An ancient Greek tale of the brave 300 standing againt 10,000 is told here by classic writer Charlotte Yonge.

Music Credits: "Drive" and "Reverie" by Ross Bugden no copyright

His link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3p2d2iPnsGs

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