The Trojan War was fought between the Achaeans (Greeks) and the city of Troy after Paris of Troy kidnapped Helen from the king of Sparta. How long did this pivotal battle last?

The Trojan War has been recounted in many works of Greek literature, most famously Homer's Iliad. According to Homer's book, Menelaus' brother and king of Mycenae launched an Achaean expedition to Troy and besieged the city for 10 years in retaliation for Paris' insult. The city succumbed to the Trojan Horse's deceit after the deaths of many heroes.

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