This battle of two empires became one of those famous military engagements. And also, it is one famous record of battles during the early times. The Greeks victory over those Persian invaders have given them the confidence on still believing to their continued existence in this world by defending themselves. This is one battle which was being considered as defining moment in developing the culture of Europeans.
In 490 BC, the Persians, having 600 ships and 20,000 cavalry and infantry approximately, had invaded the Greek soil which is very near to Athens. The mission is to crush all states of Greeks for the retaliation for support of the lonian cousins that revolted against the Persian rule. The Athens, undaunted, had mobilized a number of 10,000 warriors for defending their territory. These 2 armies then met on Marathon plain which is 26 miles from the north of Athens. This happening marks the start of Battle of Marathon.
The plain is surrounded by sea and many hills and is very ideal for Persian cavalry. One Greek general, Miltiades, has made a plea and has convinced the other generals to attack Persians. He then ordered their warriors in forming a line the same as the length of opponents. He also ordered the warriors to attack the line in dead run. But during the war, the middle line of Greeks had been weakened and have given way but their flanks engulfed and slaughtered the opponents that were being trapped. Ann estimated number of killed people were 6,400 Persians and 192 Greeks.
The remaining opponents immediately escaped using their ships and still attempted to attack the undefended Athens. Before the war, the generals of Athens were divided based on their opinions. There are some who prefer on not taking the risks since they only have a very few people as compared to the opponent.
While other generals prefer to fight, specifically those having fighting experiences. Miltiades is one of these warrior generals. Miltiades after hearing their opinions, asked his fellow generals to come with for a conference in the polemarch. A polemarch is the honored dignitary of Athenian people.
In the conference, he said that if their troop will not fight, there is a great possibility of Athens disturbance that may shake resolutions of the men. And the thing that he fears most is seeing their people submitting themselves. Whereas if they will fight, they can surely overcome the enemy. Through his words, the title was given to him and also had convinced everyone in the polemarch to fight.
After the war, different explanations are stated for the Greeks victory. Some said that it is because they have better equipment and have superior tactics. But the equipment that they used are not made from bronze but from linen or leather. Other explanations also include the formation of phalanxes of Greeks is successful unlike soldiers of Persians.
On the other hand, the strategies of Persians were determined by the tactical considerations. So whatever is the event that causes the battle, it surely has altered the tactical or the strategic balance induced by Athenians for attacking the opponents. Aside from this, there are still other theories on these considerations.
At the Marathon, Athenian warriors had thinned their center so they can have an equal length with their opponent and not for tactical planning. In this time, the Persians realized that the wings are broken. Thus, they tried to recur, but they were caught by the Greek wings.
In 490 BC, the Persians, having 600 ships and 20,000 cavalry and infantry approximately, had invaded the Greek soil which is very near to Athens. The mission is to crush all states of Greeks for the retaliation for support of the lonian cousins that revolted against the Persian rule. The Athens, undaunted, had mobilized a number of 10,000 warriors for defending their territory. These 2 armies then met on Marathon plain which is 26 miles from the north of Athens. This happening marks the start of Battle of Marathon.
The plain is surrounded by sea and many hills and is very ideal for Persian cavalry. One Greek general, Miltiades, has made a plea and has convinced the other generals to attack Persians. He then ordered their warriors in forming a line the same as the length of opponents. He also ordered the warriors to attack the line in dead run. But during the war, the middle line of Greeks had been weakened and have given way but their flanks engulfed and slaughtered the opponents that were being trapped. Ann estimated number of killed people were 6,400 Persians and 192 Greeks.
The remaining opponents immediately escaped using their ships and still attempted to attack the undefended Athens. Before the war, the generals of Athens were divided based on their opinions. There are some who prefer on not taking the risks since they only have a very few people as compared to the opponent.
While other generals prefer to fight, specifically those having fighting experiences. Miltiades is one of these warrior generals. Miltiades after hearing their opinions, asked his fellow generals to come with for a conference in the polemarch. A polemarch is the honored dignitary of Athenian people.
In the conference, he said that if their troop will not fight, there is a great possibility of Athens disturbance that may shake resolutions of the men. And the thing that he fears most is seeing their people submitting themselves. Whereas if they will fight, they can surely overcome the enemy. Through his words, the title was given to him and also had convinced everyone in the polemarch to fight.
After the war, different explanations are stated for the Greeks victory. Some said that it is because they have better equipment and have superior tactics. But the equipment that they used are not made from bronze but from linen or leather. Other explanations also include the formation of phalanxes of Greeks is successful unlike soldiers of Persians.
On the other hand, the strategies of Persians were determined by the tactical considerations. So whatever is the event that causes the battle, it surely has altered the tactical or the strategic balance induced by Athenians for attacking the opponents. Aside from this, there are still other theories on these considerations.
At the Marathon, Athenian warriors had thinned their center so they can have an equal length with their opponent and not for tactical planning. In this time, the Persians realized that the wings are broken. Thus, they tried to recur, but they were caught by the Greek wings.
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