Marathon (490 b.c.)

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Marathon
War: Persian-Greek Wars


Date: 12 Sep 490 b.c.
Location: Marathon, Greece
Outcome: Greek decisive victory over Persians Decisive battle

Principal
Commanders: Greek: Miltiades
Greek: Datis

Overview: 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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