Battle of Marathon

Athenian Bravery and Charge

the athenians were the first Greeks to charge at a run and the first who dared to look without flinching at Persian dress

Spartan absence at Marathon

they came to late for the battle

but they praised the athenians and their achievement

held back by the festival of Karneia where no military action could be taken

Athenian Bravery and Charge

the athenians were the first Greeks to charge at a run and the first who dared to look without flinching at Persian dress

Spartan absence at Marathon

they came to late for the battle

but they praised the athenians and their achievement

held back by the festival of Karneia where no military action could be taken

Athenian Tenacity at Marathon

fought in a way not to be forgotten

Athenian Phalanx Strategy

weakening of their centre by the effor to extend the line suffieciently to cover the whole persian front

The two wings were strong