Battle of Marathon
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Date
September 12, 490
Type
World
Author
smithsheep
Location
Marathon,
Attica,
Greece
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Categories
Military & Conflict
Event Details
Battle of Marathon (0490-09-12)
Fought between the citizens of Athens, aided by Plataea, and a Persian force commanded by Datis and Artaphernes. The Greek victory ended the first Persian invasion of Greece.
- Location: Marathon, Greece
- Context: World level event.
Categories: Military & Conflict