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The Plain of Marathon was a plain, surrounded by hills where the Athenian infantry lurked to avoid the Persian cavalry. When the cavalry was embarked on ships, the Athenian infantry was able to run down and defeat the inferior Persian infantry, caught without their cavalry support.
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What time did the battle of marathon start?
The battle of marathon started in 490 BCE, September. I'm not sure but i think it ended the same day. I hope it helped you
Who the battle of marathon was between?
The batte of Marathon was between the Athenian people or Athens and the greatest empire of that time Persia.
How long after the battle of marathon did the Persians attack Greece for the second time?
A decade.
Who ruled the Persians at the time of the decisive battle of Marathon in 490 BCE?
Darius I .
How long after the battle at Marathon did the Persians attack Greece for a second time?
They lost.
What happened on the wings of the battle of marathon?
It took place in 490BC a long time ago ok bye
When did the battle of marathon happen?
We don't seem to know. There was sufficient time for them to fight a 'long drawn out battle' (Herodotos), fight over the departing Persian ships, and then reform and run in full armour the 26 miles over the hills to Athens in time to form up in front of the city to meet the Persian fleet which had rowed around the peninsula to land the cavalry to attack Athens with the expectation that the pro-Persian party inside would open the gates for them. So it musta started pretty early. And try running the marathon loaded down with armour , shield and weapons, after already running a mile into battle in the first place and fighting for several hours. A tough lot. Today's marathon runners get it easy.
What was the name of the battle where the Greeks defeated the Persians and then sent Pheidippides to Athens?
The Battle of Marathon. However Pheidippides was already dead at the time. He had been sent to Sparta to summon them to Marathon, a round trip of 120 miles. He died as a result of that run, and so was not available to go to Athens after the battle. After the battle, the Athenians realised there was an attack by sea on the city, and their army of 9,000 all ran back the 26 miles, getting there just in time to save the city. Sorry, no Pheidippides, but a whole army did the run which formed the basis of today's marathon run.
How was the battle of marathon been immortalized in the present time?
The Battle of Marathon was an exceptional achievement for the Greeks over the numerically superior Persians . To send news of this signal victory to Athens , Pheidippides was sent to inform them which required crossing a distance of approximately 25 miles - the approximate distance from Marathon to Athens . To celebrate this victory the Marathon race was run annually and is now synonymous with a great achievement . The Marathon Race of today eventually became fixed at 26 miles 385 yards in length .
What has the battle of marathon got to do with todays marathon?
After winning the battle of Marathon against the Persian infantry, the Athenians realised that the Persian cavalry was being rowed to Athens to attack it in their absence. They ran back the 26 miles to protect the city, arriving just in time. Today's marathon run duplicates that run, however today's runners do it in good footwear and light clothes. The Greek infantry in sandals with armour and weapons dit it tougher.
What emperor of Greece lost the Battle of Marathon?
There was no emperor of Greece. The Greek world was comprised of hundreds of independent city-states, some of which formed defensive leagues from time to time.The battle of Marathon was lost by an expeditionary force sent out by Persia under command of a Mede named Datis.The defending force from the Greek cities of Athens and Plataia won the battle.
What is the average marathon finish time in 2012 compared to 1972?
In the 1972 Summer Olympics Men's Marathon the winning time was 2:08:01, the 2012 time was 2:12:19, so the marathon times are go up and down, back and forth,Êa little bit year to year butÊstay in the same general area.
