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What To Comprehend About The Battle Of Marathon

By Susan Perry


Battles left a huge scar and horrible memories to many people. Some experiences drive one to go insane. Other from the mental damage, physical wreckage can also be seen. One thing is for sure, a war can have countless of survivors and deaths and damages which can be written in the history.

Thousands of generations ago, in order to settle dispute, civilizations engaged in wars. According to some Historians, the Battle of Marathon was one of the deadliest and terrifying war. Obviously, this was the kind of battle happened among the Empire of Persian and also the Greek city states. It were Greeks that remained victorious. Actually, there were some significant events happened at that time. Continue on reading the paragraphs below to learn essential matters which could be helpful on your studies and research someday.

It was during the period of the Great Darius that different revolts happened. Ionia was included in it. This place was eventually settled by the Greeks. During Ionian Rebellion, Athens provided some small assistance to many rebels. Lots of significant events occurred which took the Persian Army to deploy some of their units to completely stop the rebellion along the way.

There was a time that Emperior Darius along with some of his Persian generals was enraged mainly because of Greeks and the assistance they offered to the rebels. Although the help they provided seem less, the Persian continued to invade Greece just because of their hatred due to the aid they give. There were other despicable, infamous and horrifying experiences which troubled everyone.

Athenians army created a plan to completely blocked Persians simply by trapping and sealing off their paths. While the armies successfully hinder Persia, Greek leader General Miltiades, sent runners to Sparta and Plataea to asked for some help. Hence, the runner tale seemingly become basis for marathon runners. Even if Spartans were holding a religious festival, they still sent help.

This battle occurred around the year 490 BC. It was during the very first invasion of Persians to Greece. Athens citizens, aided by Plataea fought against the force of the enemy. This battle was basically because of the desire of then King, Darius I to subjugate Greece. Greek army defeated their enemy thus leading to the start of another famous event called as Greco Persian wars.

It was on the fresh morning of year 490, September 17 when the Greeks stood on the Marathon plain, ready to fight until the very end. Behind them were everything they loved dear, their families and city. In front were their enemies, an apparently invisible army with despicable purpose on their mind also ready to plunder and ravage everything that lies in front of their eyes.

Different events happened which plagued and ultimately cause numerous nightmares to the involved parties. It goes without saying that the casualties are high. Many people meet their demise. Properties also experienced wreckage. Once you get to know more about this, read some books.

If ever you find yourself interested to read one, consider doing a research. Take advantage of any possible resources to accumulate information. The knowledge you will obtain could come in handy someday.




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