It was not the Greeks but the Greek city-state of Eretria.The Persians then switched to Athens which defeated them at Marathon.
Athens defeated Persia primarily through its strategic naval superiority, exemplified in the decisive Battle of Salamis in 480 BCE. The Athenian fleet, led by Themistocles, lured the larger Persian navy into the narrow straits, where their numbers were less advantageous. Additionally, the unity of the Greek city-states and their willingness to collaborate against a common enemy played a crucial role in the eventual defeat of Persia during the Greco-Persian Wars. This victory laid the foundation for the rise of Athens as a dominant power in the ancient world.
Athens
Athens and Sparta, along with other Greek city-states, fought against Persia during the Greco-Persian Wars, which primarily took place from 499 to 449 BCE. Key battles include the Battle of Marathon in 490 BCE and the Battle of Salamis in 480 BCE. While both city-states played significant roles, Athens was particularly prominent in naval engagements, while Sparta excelled in land battles. Their collaboration was crucial in repelling Persian invasions.
Athens lost its empire. Sparta gained temporary ascendancy until defeated by Thebes 30 years later. Greece was devastated and weakened. Persia, defeated nearly a century earlier, was able to dictate a peace. Macedonia was able to exert hegemony over Greece, and defeat Persia.
Persia
It was not the Greeks but the Greek city-state of Eretria.The Persians then switched to Athens which defeated them at Marathon.
It was the bend in the 'straight' at Salamis.
The city-state of Athens and its allies were defeated by Sparta in the Peloponnesian War.
Athens defeated Persia primarily through its strategic naval superiority, exemplified in the decisive Battle of Salamis in 480 BCE. The Athenian fleet, led by Themistocles, lured the larger Persian navy into the narrow straits, where their numbers were less advantageous. Additionally, the unity of the Greek city-states and their willingness to collaborate against a common enemy played a crucial role in the eventual defeat of Persia during the Greco-Persian Wars. This victory laid the foundation for the rise of Athens as a dominant power in the ancient world.
Marathon was a plain, not a city. It was owned by Athens. They fought a battle against a Persian amphibious punitive expedition sent by Persia in 490 BCE.
Athens.
Athens
No city won. The Sparta alliance with Persian backing defeated the Athens alliance or empire.
in the city of Crete
The Persians had put down the revolt by the Ionian Greek city-states in Asia Minor. They then moved to punish Eretria and Athens for supporting the revolt. Athens defeated that expeditionary force. This demonstrated to the mainland Greek city-states that Persia could be beaten, and encouraged many of them to resist Persia's attempt to bring them under control.
Which Greek city - there were over 2,000 of them. He certainly defeated Thebes and Athens.