Battle of Marathon

• Under which reign was the Battle of Marathon

  Darius
• Who won the battle of Marathon

  Greeks won even if they were vastly outnumbered
• Herodotus account of Battle

  6,400 Persians killed

  192 Athenians killed
• Greek Battle formation

  phalanx formation - tightly packed formation used by heavily armed Greek soldiers

  Persians didnt use phalanx formation and lost
• Herodotus's account reliability

  account of battle is compressed, leaves unanswered questions such as why did the Persians not use their cavalry
• Significance of battle for Persians

  minor engagement that didnt change their policy of westward expansion

  However Herodotus says Darius was enraged at outcome, planned to send larger force to conquer Greece
• Why did Darius end up not sending larger force to Greece

  The invasion was delayed due to a revolt in Egypt and then Darius died in 486