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War:
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Persian-Greek Wars |
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Date(s): |
12 Sep
490 b.c. |
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Location: |
Marathon, Greece |
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Outcome: |
Greek
decisive victory over Persians |
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Description: |
Considered one of history's decisive battles, Marathon
was an resounding Greek victory over the Persians.
Miltiades led a force of about 10,000 Athenians and
1,000 Plataeans and attacked the Persian invasion force.
The Persians were defeated when both flanks of the
Greeks overwhelmed the Persian wings. The Persians
retreated to their ships. |
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