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Of the ten generals, it was the turn of Miltiades on the day of the battle.

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Q: Which athenian general held command for the battle of marathon?
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How did the Persian win the battle of bay of Marathon?

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Yes , heavily armoured Athenian infantry were known as Hoplites who fought at the battle of Marathon against the Persians in tightly knit formations known as a phalanx .