The Battle of Marathon

The Conflict

Prelude

For 5 days, the Persian army and the Athenian army faced on the shore of The bay of marathon.

Deployment

10 000 hoplites against at least the double of Persians.

Battlefield

A beach, with the high ground in possession of Athens.

The Engagement

A change in the position of the Persian army triggered the Greek offensive.

Outcome

The demise of the Persian army and full ceasure to Darius invasion

Aftermath

Prestige to Athens

Included under Conflict

The Medique Wars

Conflict Type

Battle

Battlefield Type

Land

Start Date

344

Ending Date

344

Conflict Result

Athens was victorious and caused the Persian to retreat, only to return 10 years later.

Location

The bay of Marathon

Belligerents

Athens

• Athens

Persia

Strength

10 000 Hoplites

More than 20 000 soldiers

Casualties

Hundreds

7 ships and thousands of soldiers.

Objectives

To defeat the Persian army.

To crush the Greek resistance.