Decisive Battles - Battle of Marathon

The Battle of Marathon took place in 490 BC, during the first Persian invasion of Greece. It was fought between the citizens of Athens, aided by Plataea, and a Persian force commanded by Datis and Artaphernes. The battle was the culmination of the first attempt by Persia, under King Darius I, to subjugate Greece. The Greek army decisively defeated the more numerous Persians, marking a turning point in the Greco-Persian Wars.

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Using new video game technology, this episode explores the tactical maneuvers and troop formations used during the Battle of Marathon in 490 BC. Expert analysis examines how Athenian forces, led by Miltiades, confronted a significantly larger Persian army to defend their independence.