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Marathon (490 b.c.)
 
War:   Persian-Greek Wars
 
Date(s):   12 Sep 490 b.c.
 
Location:   Marathon, Greece
 
Outcome:   Greek decisive victory over Persians
 
Description:   Considered one of history's decisive battles, Marathon was an resounding Greek victory over the Persians. Miltiades led a force of about 10,000 Athenians and 1,000 Plataeans and attacked the Persian invasion force. The Persians were defeated when both flanks of the Greeks overwhelmed the Persian wings. The Persians retreated to their ships.


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