Where did the Greco-Persian Wars take place?

Answer 1

First define the Second Persian War. The Persian War ran 499-449 BCE - it had several pheses - Ionian Revolt, Persian punitive expedition against Eretria and Athens, Persian invasion of mainland Greece, Greek counter-offensive. Which among this is supposed to be 'Second Persian War?

Answer 2

The 490s BC

AnswerThe second battle of the Persian Wars was the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC. The first battle was the Battle of Marathon in 490 BC.

Answer 3

The wars between the Persians and Greek city-states lasted for fifty years 499-449 BCE. There were no First, Second Third etc.

It began with the failed Ionian Revolt 499-493 BCE, followed by a Persian failed 490 BCE punitive expedition against Athens and Eretria for interfering in the Revolt, followed by a failed Persian invasion of Peninsular Greece to bring it within the Persian Empire 48o-479 BCE, followed by a series of battles between Persia and various coalitions of Greek cities in the Eastern Mediterranean 478-449 BCE, then a peace when the Persians gave up.

If you can perceive First, Second etc Persian Wars in this, good luck. It is terminology used by people who dont't take the trouble to understand what really went on.

Answer 4

From 480 to 479 BCE. It lingered on until 449 BCE when peace between Persia and the Greek cities was agreed on.

Answer 5

In the eastern Mediterranean Sea and littoral.

Answer 6

In Asia Minor and mainland Greece.

Answer 7

The battle for Greece.

Answer 8

When was the Second Persian War.