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When the Persian force confronted the Athenian-Plataean force at Marathon, it sent its cavalry by sea to capture undefended Athens. After defeating the Persian infantry at Marathon, the Athenians realised what was happening and ran back the 26 miles to the city, just in time to confront the disembarking Persian cavalry, which, frustrated, went home.
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Why did Alexander launched surprise attack against Persians near issus?
The attack was no surprise - the two armies were confronting each other. Alexander wanted to defeat the Persian army to gain control of the Persian empire.
What is the war in which the Greeks defeated the invading Persian Empire?
Its called ''the Persian wars'' or the ''Greco-Persian wars''.
What is considered to be The turning point in Greek history?
Persian Wars.
When did Persian-Uzbek Wars happen?
Persian-Uzbek Wars happened in 1510.
When did Greco-Persian Wars happen?
Greco-Persian Wars happened in -449.
Which happened first the Persian wars or the Peloponnese wars?
The Persian Wars lasted from 499-448 BC. The Pelopenesian Wars lasted from 431-404 BC So the answer is: The Persian Wars happened first.
What is the difference between the Persian and peloponnesian wars?
The persian war lasted way longer the the peloponnesian war and the persian wars was a whole bunch of different mini wars
How many wars in the Persian wars?
3
What wars did leonidas fight in?
The Persian Wars
Which came first Persian or peloponnesian wars?
Persian.
Which Persian Wars took place near marshes?
The persian wars that took place near marshes were the Thermopylae and Marathon wars.
What was Alexander the Great's connection to the history of the Persian Wars?
Zero. He lived a century later. However he led the attack on Persia and took it over.
