[fr_freak]

But that is no reason to write out people who were there because they don't fit with your world view.

300 is a fantasy version of the real events, no doubt, just like every piece of trash Hollywood puts out. Rambo couldn't take on the whole NVA nor the whole Russian army, even Chuck Norris couldn't take on 20 guys simultaneously (blasphemy! I know) but having a skinny 97 pound woman take on even ONE large, fit, male soldier and live to tell about it is a level of ludicrosity exponentially greater than any of those scenarios. Having said that, I was in no way expecting reality from this movie, so I wasn't disappointed.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

even Chuck Norris couldn't take on 20 guys simultaneously (blasphemy! I know)

Go repent! Besides he only fights one or two at a time, the rest dance around like kids waiting their turn at the bathroom until he is ready to take them on.

but having a skinny 97 pound woman take on even ONE large, fit, male soldier and live to tell about it

Actually she can. What she can not do is any sort of prolonged battle or anything beyond a few thrusts and parries. Women lack upper body strength. However if she manages to get in a quick killing blow she could take him out. But it would be a one time thing.

Having said that, I was in no way expecting reality from this movie, so I wasn't disappointed.

Yeah, but certain things in movies tend to be more jarring then others for some people.