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The battle where the Greeks turned back the Persians was the Battle of Marathon.
The Battle of Marathon .
Battle of Marathon 17th September 490 bc
Marathon.
Alexander the great lead the battle against Persia in 332 B.C. There were 12,500 Greek infantry, 12,00 Macedonian infantry, 7,500 Balkan infantry, 2,400 Greek cavalry, 1,800 Macedonian cavalry, 900 Balkan infantry.
There were many famous conquerors who conquered or ruled Samarkland. As for ancient ones, I'd say the Persians and Alexander the Great (Macedonian or Greek).
Famous Greek battles include the Battle of Marathon (490 BC), where the Athenians achieved a surprising victory over the Persians, and the Battle of Thermopylae (480 BC), famous for the heroic stand of King Leonidas and his 300 Spartans against a vastly larger Persian army. The Battle of Salamis (480 BC) was a pivotal naval engagement that secured Greek dominance over the Persian fleet. Additionally, the Battle of Chaeronea (338 BC) marked the rise of Macedonian power under Philip II, leading to the eventual conquests of Alexander the Great.
Pheidippides , who announced the Greek victory over the Persians at the battle of Marathon . You can look to the related link below for additional information .
The Battle of Waterloo.
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The Battle of Chaeronea, when Philip II gave him his first significant military rank and Alexander first proved his worthiness of the throne, recognized by Greece and Macedonia alike. The Revolt of Thebes, when Alexander completely destroyed Thebes to punish their conspiracy to overthrow him.
The distance between Athens and Thermopylae is approximately 150 kilometers (93 miles) by road. The journey typically takes around 2 to 2.5 hours by car, depending on traffic and road conditions. Thermopylae is historically significant as the site of the famous battle between the Greeks and Persians in 480 BC.