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The Battle of Marathon: How Athens Defeated Persia Alone
In 490 BC, the Persian Empire under Darius I landed a massive invasion force on the plain of Marathon, just 26 miles from Athens. The Athenian army, outnumbered and without Spartan help, charged the Persian lines in a daring assault that changed the course of Western history. This episode explores the strategic decisions of the Athenian general Miltiades, the unique hoplite tactics that broke the Persian center, and the legendary run of Pheidippides. We also examine the political backdrop: the threat of Persian-backed tyranny in Athens and the crucial role of the Plataeans. Lucas and Luna…
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