How Greeks Won The Legendary Battle Of Marathon

By Helen Long


The history is not only a thread of events performed by various people from the past. It means more than that. It helps you understand the overall nature of human. It helps you analyzed and visualized the culture, technologies, and values of the ancient civilization. Most importantly, it helps you reflect on the failures created by kings and queens that had change the thread of history.

When it comes to the ancient times, you might as well study about the Greek Persian War. This is the most interesting warfare occurs in the ancient history. Learn how the Greece has been able to outwit the Persian soldier during the Battle of Marathon. That day, they prove to the world that numbers are not enough to defeat an army.

Unlike the Army of Persia, they do not have the right number of people who are highly capable of being called as a soldier. They do not have the tools and resources to fight back. They are just a small nation compared to Persia. They are outnumbered. Not only in terms of people but also when it comes to weapons and battle gears.

Not only when it comes to warfare experiences but also when it comes to combat tools and highly trained soldiers. They have everything needed to secure a one sided victory. Before they attempted to capture the Greece, they have successfully captured other cities such in Iona and Macedonia. Truly, you could never compare their qualities from Greek people.

To rely upon this information, they even sent out a runner to Sparta. This runner travels for two days before relying on the message. After hearing it, the Sparta agreed to provide some assistance. Unfortunately, before they can participate in the war, they ask for several days of preparations. This what makes the Greek commanders more agitated.

This is how things turn out to be. To begin with, the situation is too unfavorable to Greece. The enemy thought so too. They underestimated the Greek Army too much. As a proof, they even load their horses back on their ship. That certain moment gives the Greek army an opportunity to start. With a credible wing formation, they set the Persian army into a trap.

They create an approach they never experienced before. These people created a ring in which they can manipulate the battleground to their advantage. Even the archers cannot make any single move knowing that they would only hit their own people under the battle field. Guts, luck, and amazing induction skill are the qualities that bring these people into victory.

That way of thinking put this army down. It caught them off guard. After the night comes, these people try to load back all their horses and chariots on the ship. Fortunately, the Greece army took advantage of this opportunity. After the right time to charge comes, they march towards the enemy territory under a fast pace.

Everything happens too fast. A night before that, they all loaded their horses to the ship. This action only shows how they underestimated the power of Greeks. As a result, they suffer bitterly. Greeks had turned the table around. They make some battle plans that the Persian soldier had never expected. The approach the enemies under a very fast pace. In addition to that, they make a battle formation that would protect their soldiers from any assault of the archers. It really works. This thin of hope are what allows the Greeks to win.




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