CIVILIZATION
GREEK
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the Egyptian army
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the Delian League
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Ionia
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Sparta
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Battle of Marathon took place in 490 BC during the first Persian invasion of Greece. It was fought between the citizens of Athens, aided by Plataea, and a Persian force commanded by Datis and Artaphernes.
Detailed explanation-2: -With a thin centre and strengthened wings, the line of about 10, 000 Athenians and 1, 000 Plataeans charged the enemy infantry before the cavalry could return. The Greek wings defeated the Persians and wheeled inward to attack the Persian centre, which had driven the Greek centre back.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Greeks simply wouldn’t accept the idea of being invaded by another country and they fought until they won. Another factor was that by uniting the city-states, particularly the Spartans and Athenians, it created a skilled, well balanced army that was able to defeat the Persians despite their numbers.