The Battle of Marathon. Order defeats force

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00:00 Introduction 00:24 The Ionian Greek Revolt 01:20 Darius's Revenge on Athens 02:08 The Persian Invasion of Greece 02:47 The Persian Landing at the Plain of Marathon 03:57 The Size of the Persian Army 05:08 The Persian Infantry 06:39 "The Immortals" 08:24 Auxiliary Troops from Subjugated Peoples 09:34 Organization of the Athenian Army 10:32 Hoplite Shield 11:45 Greek Helmets 12:34 Protective Armor 13:34 Spear 14:10 Sword 14:47 Phalanx Formation 19:05 Command of the Persian army 19:53 The command of the Athenian army 20:45 Description of the Marathon Plain: 21:42 The Athenians appealed to the Spartans for help. 23:49 The military council among the Athenians 25:01 The formation of armies on the battlefield 25:57 Description of the battle 28:06 Losses of the parties 28:54 The forced march of the victors to Athens 30:17 The legend of sending a messenger with the news of victory #AncientGreece, #marathon, #battle, #Persians, #BattleofMarathon, #Darius, #Persia, #Achaemenids, #phalanx, #Athens, #Sparta, #hoplite, #shield, #helmet, #Philippides, #Herodotus, The Battle of Marathon took place on the Marathon plain, located near the coast of the Marathon Bay. The Persian army, led by Datis and Artaphernes, faced the Greek forces led by Miltiades. The Greeks, despite being outnumbered, utilized superior tactics and coordination. The battle began with a Persian cavalry charge, but the Greek phalanx formation held firm, with its flanks protected by natural obstacles. Eventually, the Greeks launched a decisive counterattack, driving the Persians back to their ships. The Greeks emerged victorious, repelling the Persian invasion and securing a significant triumph in the struggle for Greek independence.