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At the Battle of Marathon, the Persians and Athenians fought. The Persians outnumbered them, but Athens still won.
The Athenian and Plataian infantry remained in the hills around the Plain of Marathon where they were safe from the Persian cavalry. They were awaiting the reinforcement of the Spartan army.
The observed the Persian cavalry being embarked, and took the opportunity to run down and defeat the inferior Persian infantry unprotected by its cavalry, and routed them.
They then realised the Persian cavalry was being shipped around Cape Sounion to land near Athens and gallop up and take the undefended city as the gates were opened by traitors within. They ran back the 26 miles to the city and formed up in front of the gates just in time. The Persians gave up and went home.
The Athenians made this run in sandals, carrying armour and weapons, after having already fought the battle at Marathon.
Today's marathon runners who think they replicate this run get it pretty easy by comparison.
What else can I help you with?
Which happened first- battle of Marathon or battle of Platea?
Marathon 490 BCE. Plataea 479 BCE.
Who was the general of Persia when the battle of marathon happened?
Datis and Artaphernes.
What happened to Darius during the battle of Marathon?
He was in his palace at Persepolis in Persia, governing his empire.
What happened on the wings of the battle of marathon?
It took place in 490BC a long time ago ok bye
When did plutarch write the battle of marathon?
500 years after the battle of marathon
2 pictures that represent the battle of Marathon?
Look up : Battle of Marathon by Brian Palmer Also type in picture battle of marathon
What happened in 490 BCE in Ancient Greece?
It was the war between Greece and Persian people called the battle of Marathon.
What happened in the battle the marathon?
The Persians Battled Against The Athens. It was battled in Greece. Also in 1490! And the Athens Won.(:
Where was the Ancient Greek battle of the marathon held?
The Ancient Greek Battle of Marathon(490B.C.) took place in the bay of marathon
In what year did the Battle of Marathon take place?
The Battle of Marathon took place in 490 BC. The battle took place in Marathon, Greece. It was a battle between the citizens of Athens, and the Persians.
What happened to poor Pheidippdes after the battle of marathon?
'Poor Pheidippides' was already dead a week before the battle. He ran from Athens to Sparta to summon them to the battle, came back hallucinating and died.
When did the marathon happen?
The Battle of Marathon occurred in 490 BC .
