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The battle has no importance today. It is an interesting historical story.

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Who is an important leader in the Persians at the Marathon battle?

Datis.


Why is marathon an important place?

The Battle of Marathon proved that Greek armor , tactics and strategy could defeat a numerically superior opponent .


When did plutarch write the battle of marathon?

500 years after the battle of marathon


2 pictures that represent the battle of Marathon?

Look up : Battle of Marathon by Brian Palmer Also type in picture battle of marathon


Ancient greek battles?

The Battle of Thermopylae and Marathon. The marathon we know today is because the runner from the battle ran all the way back to Athens which was twenty-six miles. These battles were against the Persians though.


Where was the Ancient Greek battle of the marathon held?

The Ancient Greek Battle of Marathon(490B.C.) took place in the bay of marathon


In what year did the Battle of Marathon take place?

The Battle of Marathon took place in 490 BC. The battle took place in Marathon, Greece. It was a battle between the citizens of Athens, and the Persians.


What has the battle of marathon got to do with todays marathon?

After winning the battle of Marathon against the Persian infantry, the Athenians realised that the Persian cavalry was being rowed to Athens to attack it in their absence. They ran back the 26 miles to protect the city, arriving just in time. Today's marathon run duplicates that run, however today's runners do it in good footwear and light clothes. The Greek infantry in sandals with armour and weapons dit it tougher.


Where did the Persians flee after 6400 men died at the battle of Marathon?

After the Battle of Marathon defeated the Persian infantry, the Athenian army ran home 26 miles over the hills back to their city to protect it from a Persian amphibious attack launched after the battle. The marathon runs today commemorate that run by 9,000 Athenian armored warriors and their 9,000 light infantry.


When did the marathon happen?

The Battle of Marathon occurred in 490 BC .


What is the The Battle of Marathon?

The Battle of Marathon was the first attempt , and first defeat , by Persian forces to subjugate Greece . The Persians were defeated by the Athenians at Marathon , Greece .


When did the battle of marathon start?

The Battle of Marathon started in 490 BC. A couple years after the Persian Wars