The 'Immortals' were an elite military unit belonging to which side of the conflict?
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Correct answer: The Persian Empire
The Immortals were a standing corps of 10,000 elite infantry who formed the personal guard of the Persian king. Their name derived from the practice of immediately replacing any casualty so that their number never fell below 10,000. They played a prominent role in Xerxes' invasion of Greece.
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