Greek Battle Of Marathon  

Greek Battle Of Marathon

              The Battle of Marathon was fought in Marathon in Greece in which the Persians launched an ambush attack on the soldiers of Athens. However, in the beginning Athenians did not respond to the attacks in anyway. There was a stalemate for four to five days, and the Persians had no clue as to what the Greeks were up to.More...

 

Timeline Of The Battle Of Marathon

Timeline Of The Battle Of Marathon             The Battle of Marathon started in 490 B.C., and this was the first official Persian invasion of Greece. It was fought by the people of Athens and supported by Platea, and it was against the Persian army. The Battle lasted the entire year of 490 B.C. The causes for the battle started much earlier, during the Ionian revolt in 510 B.C.The Persians won then and also in the Battle of Lade. Ever since, the Persian king Darius decided to subjugate and crush the Greek forces.More...

 

When Did The Battle Of Marathon Begin ?

When Did The Battle Of Marathon Begin              The Battle of Marathon began in the summer of 490 B.C. this was officially the first Persian invasion of Greece. The Greeks and Persians had fought before this, but at a different place, and the Persians never attempted to attack Greece before the Battle of Marathon took place.It was the Battle of Ionia that caused the bitterness to become more severe between Greece and Persia.More...

 

What Is The Battle Of Marathon ?

What Is The Battle Of Marathon                    The Battle of Marathon was a war between Athens and Persia that was fought on the shores of Marathon. The outcome of the battle was that the Persians were defeated. Throughout history until the Battle of Marathon, the Persians were considered invincible as they had never been defeated. There were several attacks launched on Persia like the Battle of Ionia and the Battle of Lade. However, Persians always won the war.More...

 

 

 

    
 

Details-Of-The-Battle-Of-Marathon      The Battle of Marathon took place when the Persians invaded Greece during 490 BC. It was mainly fought between Athens and Persia. Platea aided the Athenians. Datis and Artaphernes commanded the armies of Greece. The Persian came to invade Greece as a response to Greece’s attempt to capture Ionia. However, the Greeks were only partially involved in the revolt. More..

 


 

 

 
   
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