One morning in late summer 490 BC, an army of about 9,000 Athenians with 1,000 allies from Plataea woke early to the news that the mighty Persian foe were heading their way. The navy of the mightiest Empire in the world had landed some twenty-six miles from Athens. After days of stand-off, the fight was on. For the Greeks this was a fight for survival.
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Listening to the Battle of Marathon. Its really interesting stuff. Thanks
Just finished listening to your battle of marathon part one . I believe it was a major important battle that made the difference between Europe and Asia. Simply giving Europe it’s identity this was done because Athens won the battle of marathon .