Around the year 1200 BC, war was being waged between the Greeks and Trojans. Over the course of the war, the Greeks mercilessly bombarded the city of Troy with attacks but was never able to break through the cities defense. Eventually, the Greek’s “gave up” and right before they sailed away, left a large wooden horse at the city as a peace offering. The people of Troy in great triumph brought the horse into the city center where they could admire their great victory. After nightfall, a door in the horse's stomach opened, and Greek soldiers emerged. The soldiers opened the gates of Troy allowing the Greek army, which had turned around under the cover of darkness, to enter the city. After a swift assault, the Greeks took control of Troy.
18 - Attacks throughout history
18 - Attacks throughout history
18 - Attacks throughout history
Around the year 1200 BC, war was being waged between the Greeks and Trojans. Over the course of the war, the Greeks mercilessly bombarded the city of Troy with attacks but was never able to break through the cities defense. Eventually, the Greek’s “gave up” and right before they sailed away, left a large wooden horse at the city as a peace offering. The people of Troy in great triumph brought the horse into the city center where they could admire their great victory. After nightfall, a door in the horse's stomach opened, and Greek soldiers emerged. The soldiers opened the gates of Troy allowing the Greek army, which had turned around under the cover of darkness, to enter the city. After a swift assault, the Greeks took control of Troy.