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The Battle of Marathon: How Athens Defeated Persia
In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the Battle of Marathon, one of the most pivotal moments in Greek history. They explore how a vastly outnumbered Athenian force, aided by the Plataeans, faced the Persian army of Darius I on the plains of Marathon in 490 BCE. Lucas explains the strategic genius of the Athenian general Miltiades, who convinced his fellow commanders to attack despite the odds. They discuss the hoplite phalanx in action, the famous 'double envelopment' tactic that crushed the Persian center, and the controversial role of the Persian cavalry—was it even present?…
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