The crucial battle that saved Greece from being wiped out by Persia

The Battle of Marathon in 490 BC was one of the most important battles in ancient Western history, when the Athenian army defeated the mighty Persian empire right on the coast of Greece.

1. The Battle of Marathon was the first decisive Greek victory over the Persian Empire.

In

Marathon,

Under the command of General Miltiades, the Athenian army defeated the large Persian army – creating a turning point in the Persian-Greek War. Photo: Pinterest.

5. The battle took place on the coastal plain of Marathon.

This area is located about 40 km northeast of Athens, where

Persian army

Landing by boat on land. Photo: Pinterest.

2. The number of Athenian troops was many times smaller.

According to Herodotus,

Athenian army

had only about 10,000 hoplites, while the Persian army could number up to 25,000–30,000 soldiers. Photo: Pinterest.

3. Smart tactics helped the Greeks win.

The Athenians used a long horizontal formation, weakening the center to surround the Persians on both flanks and destroy them from both sides. Photo: Pinterest.

4. No Spartan soldiers joined the battle despite being called for help.

Because it was the middle of the religious festival of Karneia, the Spartans could not set out immediately, leaving Athens to face the Persians alone. Photo: Pinterest.

6. The legend of Pheidippides running from Marathon to Athens was born from this battle.

According to legend, the soldier Pheidippides ran more than 40 km back to Athens to announce the victory and fell dead shortly afterwards – the origin of the modern marathon. Photo: Pinterest.

7. The Battle of Marathon helped strengthen Athenian democracy.

Victory over a powerful empire increased the people's confidence in the democratic political model that Athens was developing, and further protected the survival of Western civilization. Photo: Pinterest.

8. This battle is considered a symbol of the indomitable spirit of ancient Greece.

Marathon has become a symbol of courage and the victory of intelligence and bravery over overwhelming power of the opponent. Photo: Pinterest.

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