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1. Greco Persian Wars

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   The Battle of Marathon (490 BCE)
   The invading force, commanded by Datis and Artaphernes, landed at the Bay of Marathon, approximately 42 kilometers from Athens. The Athenian hoplite army, aided only by a small contingent from Plataea, engaged the Persians. The Athenian strategy, masterminded by the general Miltiades, involved deliberately weakening the center of the Greek line while reinforcing the wings.
   The resulting engagement was a decisive Greek victory. The psychological impact on the Greeks was immense, proving that the seemingly invincible Persian forces co…