Battle Of Marathon

What was the battle of Marathon's significance

No longer believed that Persians were unbeatable Athens gained military prestige as they had won alone Underestimated the future danger of the Persians

What were the tactics used by the Persians?

Persians became restless and knew Spartans were imminent. Decided to travel to Phaleron Bay to raid Athens before Spartans could arrive or Athenians return to Athens Persian cavalry left by ship & infantry remained to defend The Persians were helpless without their cavalry as their army was lightly clad and was no match for the well-trained Greek phalanx.

Persia

an empire in southern Asia created by Cyrus the Great in the 6th century BC and destroyed by Alexander the Great in the 4th century BC.

What was the cause of the Battle of a Marathon?

the Persian Army wanted to defeat the Greek city-states that supported the uprisings in Ionia, part of modern-day Turkey, against the Persian Empire.

What was the aim of the Persian in the Battle of Marathon?

to advance on Athens or to lure Athenian army, where they could be easily attacked.

What equipment did the Greeks use?

•Equipment: •Greaves - lower leg protection •Cuirass - breastplate made of many layers of linen and leather •A helmet - metal •Each hoplite - armed with a spear, sword & a shield, or hoplon on the left side of the soldier •They fought hand to hand

Battle of Thermopylae

(480 B.C.E.) Battle in which Spartan king Leonidas and his army of 300 Spartans and other Greeks refused to surrender to the numerically superior Persian army at the pass of Thermopylae; they were annihilated to the man but allowed the other Greek forces to prepare for the Persian invasion.

who was the Greek Leader?

Callimachus - Primary commanded the Athenian forces, Miltiades being his advisor Miltiades - led the Athenians.

When was the battle of Marathon?

490 BC

Darius the Great

A Persian king who ruled from 522 to 486 B.C. he reorganized the government to make it more efficient. He attacked Greece during the Battle at Marathon

What happened at the Battle of Marathon

An outnumbered Athenian military defeated the mighty Persians

What was the significance of the Battle of Marathon for the Persians?

First real check to Persia's plans for western expansion. Temporary setback did not deter the Persians. Learned a great deal about the Greeks - needed a combined naval and land advance. Believed far greater forces and more careful preparation would be necessary for next time.

What was the Greeks Aim in the Battle of Marathon?

To stop the Persian advancement onto Greek soil

What advantage did the Greeks have?

knew the terrain well, and were better prepared and better able to use the area to their adv

What equipment did the Persians use?

• Equipment: • Fought from a distance • Used a bow as their main weapon • Wore little to no armor • Used a wicker shield • Used cavalry to fight