What Did Themistocles Do In The Persian War?

What Did Themistocles Do In The Persian War? Themistocles (c. 524 – c. 460 BCE) was an Athenian statesman and general (strategos) whose emphasis on naval power and military skills were instrumental during the Persian wars, victory in which ensured that Greece survived its greatest ever threat. What was Themistocles plan to fight the Persians?