The Battle of Marathon. Order defeats force

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
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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.