Battle of Marathon (489 BC)

Battle of Marathon (Athens|Plataea vs Achaemenid Empire) took place in 489 BC during First Persian invasion of Greece.

Battle facts

Year: 489 BC
Date: -0489-09-0
Era: Classical
Conflict: First Persian invasion of Greece
Side A: Athens|Plataea
Side B: Achaemenid Empire
Commanders (A): Miltiades, Kallimachos, Aristides, Xanthippos, Themistokles
Outcome: Greek victory
Coordinates: 38.118°, 23.978°

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Battle of Marathon (489 BC)

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