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Did the battle of marathon lead to the Persian war?
The Battle of Marathon occurred during the Persian attempt to suppress Athens for interferince in supporting the uprising of the Greek cities within the Persian empire a decade earler (Ionian Revolt).The failure by Persia at Marathon led to their trying to absorb all the mainland Greek cities as a final solution to the problem, which brought on the main part of the wars which lasted from 499 to 449 BCE.
What were the sides in the battle of Thermopylae?
A small force from Greek city-states led by Spartan King Leonidas fought the Persians .
Who fought in the battle of thermopylae?
The Persian army versus contingents from southern Greek cities.
Who led the Greeks in the battle of Marathon?
Their ten generals, one from each tribe.
Who led at the battle of Marathon?
On the Persian side, Datis and Artaphernes. On the Athenian side Miltiades.
What was a mjor greek victory against the Persians?
A major Greek victory against the Persians was the Battle of Marathon in 490 BC. The outnumbered Athenian forces, led by General Miltiades, achieved a surprising victory over the Persian army, effectively halting their advance into mainland Greece. This battle is significant not only for its military outcome but also for boosting Greek confidence and unity in the face of Persian aggression. The victory at Marathon set the stage for future Greek successes in the Persian Wars.
It is where the battle between Spartans and Persians happened?
At the Pass of Thermopylai a Greek force led by a Spartan king delayed the Persian army for three days.
How many troops did the Greeks have in the battle in marathon?
The exact number of Greek troops in the Battle of Marathon is disputed among historians, but the most commonly accepted estimation is around 10,000 soldiers. This included citizen-soldiers or hoplites from Athens and its allies. The Greek forces, led by the Athenian general Miltiades, successfully defeated the larger invading Persian army in 490 BC.
One event that led to the battle of Marathon was?
Athenian soldiers,sent to assist the Greek cities in the Ionian Revolt against Persia, over-reached themselves by burning the temples and gods in the Persian provincial capital of Sardis.
What was the battle strategy in the battle of Marathon?
Athens' right wing was led by Callimachus. Athens' left wing was covered by the Plataeans. Athens' center was led by Themistocles and Aristides.The Greek idea was to attack first and to cross the distance from the slopes to the Persians as fast as possible in order to beat the Persian cavalry and archers to it . ~ see related link below .
What was Sparta like after the battle of Thermopylae?
It was prepared for war to defend itself and contribute to and lead the Greek effort by sea and land to oppose the Persian invasion. Thermopylae was a holding operation to force a sea battle in the hope of destroying the Persian navy which threatened the Greek cities. The failure of this plan led to a subsequent sea battle at Salamis which succeeded. Sparta then led the coup de grace in the land battle at Plataia.
Who led the greek city states in the battle thermopylae?
King Leonidas
