The battle of Marathon is a notable example how a smaller , yet determined , force (Greek) which is heavily armoured with superior tactics can decisively defeat a numerically superior enemy (Persian) .
The battle of Marathon is a notable example how a smaller , yet determined , force (Greek) which is heavily armoured with superior tactics can decisively defeat a numerically superior enemy (Persian) .
Marathon was not a war, it was one battle in a 50-year war between Persia and the Greek city-states. The most important battles were Salamis, Plataea and Mycale. The significance of Marathon is that it was the first time that the Persians were defeated, and this Athenian victory showed to the other Greek city states, after nine years of Persian victories, that the Persians could be beaten.
The battle of Stalingrad marked the end of Nazi Germany's Eastward expansion and showed to the world that German arms could be defeated by a resurgent Russian army .
"Korean Gettysburg," The battle at Wonju and Chipyong-ni showed that Ridgway's 8th Army could stand against the Chinese."
When it happened.... But it did however bring the french to support the colonists because they showed they could win.
The battle of Marathon is a notable example how a smaller , yet determined , force (Greek) which is heavily armoured with superior tactics can decisively defeat a numerically superior enemy (Persian) .
The Battle of Marathon proved that Greek armor , tactics and strategy could defeat a numerically superior opponent .
The Battle of Midway was the turning point in the Pacific because the Allied Forces had determined when and where the Japanese were going to attack next. They were ready for the Japanese and gained a victory. This Battle showed the Japanese they could not win every time.
Marathon was not a war, it was one battle in a 50-year war between Persia and the Greek city-states. The most important battles were Salamis, Plataea and Mycale. The significance of Marathon is that it was the first time that the Persians were defeated, and this Athenian victory showed to the other Greek city states, after nine years of Persian victories, that the Persians could be beaten.
The Battle of Marathon had shown to the Greek city-states that they could thwart Persian invasion forces and also proved that Greek armour and tactics were superior to those of the Persians .
they showed that they could win the British Army
The could hold their own against the British
The battle of Stalingrad marked the end of Nazi Germany's Eastward expansion and showed to the world that German arms could be defeated by a resurgent Russian army .
"Korean Gettysburg," The battle at Wonju and Chipyong-ni showed that Ridgway's 8th Army could stand against the Chinese."
When it happened.... But it did however bring the french to support the colonists because they showed they could win.
Because the Americans showed they could fight against the British. (Thats what my history book says)
It showed the north the south could fight and win, but also lead to over confidence.