The Details of the Battle of Marathon in 490 B.C (1397 words, 3 pages)
The Battle of MarathonOne of the most significant battles in antiquity was fought on the narrow, tree strewn plain of Marathon, in September, 490 BC. There, the Athenian army defeated a Persian force more than twice its size, because of superior leadership, training and equipment. The battle of Marathon has ...
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