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The Battle of Marathon: How Greece Defeated Persia (490 BC)

Miltiades's double envelopment—weakening the center, reinforcing the wings, surrounding the enemy—became a model. Hannibal used it at Cannae. It remains a fundamental military maneuver today. The battle had profound consequences for Persia too. Darius began planning a massive invasion but died in 486 BC. His son Xerxes inherited the vendetta, leading to the famous battles of Thermopylae (300 Spartans), Salamis (Greek naval victory), and Plataea (final Greek victory) in 480-479 BC. But Marathon came first. It proved the impossible was possible. This is the story of how 10,000 Greeks, outnumbered and outmatched, charged across a plain at dawn and defeated the greatest empire on Earth. How citizen-soldiers fighting for freedom defeated professional warriors fighting for a distant emperor. How one battle saved democracy, philosophy, and Western civilization itself. --- ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This documentary presents historical analysis of the Battle of Marathon (490 BC) based on ancient sources including Herodotus's Histories (written c. 430 BC, within living memory of participants), Plutarch's biographies, archaeological evidence from Marathon battlefield site, and modern scholarly research. Content includes discussions of ancient warfare, battle casualties, and military tactics. This video does not glorify violence. It aims to provide educational examination of one of history's most significant battles and its lasting impact on Western civilization. All historical accounts used for educational purposes. --- *CHAPTERS:* 0:00 - Introduction: The Battle That Saved the West 5:40 - The Persian Empire in 490 BC: Darius the Great 11:30 - Why Persia Invaded Greece: The Ionian Revolt (499 BC) 17:20 - "Master, Remember the Athenians": Darius's Revenge 23:10 - The Fall of Eretria: Athens's Ally Destroyed (490 BC) 28:50 - The Persian Landing at Marathon: Why This Battlefield 34:40 - Athens Prepares: The Decision to Fight 40:20 - Miltiades: The General Who Knew Persia 45:50 - The Strategic Situation: 10,000 Greeks vs 25,000 Persians 51:30 - Greek Hoplites vs Persian Warriors: Two Ways of War 57:20 - Sparta's Delay: Athens Stands Alone 1:02:40 - The Vote to Fight: Callimachus's Decision 1:08:30 - Miltiades's Revolutionary Tactics: Thin Center, Strong Wings 1:14:10 - The Charge at Marathon: Running in Full Armor 1:20:00 - The Clash: Bronze vs Wicker, Discipline vs Numbers 1:26:20 - The Double Envelopment: Greek Wings Surround Persians 1:32:10 - The Rout: Persian Panic and Flight to the Ships 1:37:50 - The Casualties: 192 Greeks, 6,400 Persians Dead 1:43:20 - The Race to Athens: 26 Miles at Forced March 1:48:40 - The Marathon Run: Origin of the Modern Race 1:54:00 - The Aftermath: How Marathon Changed History 1:59:30 - Why Marathon Saved Western Civilization 2:05:10 - The Persian Response: Xerxes Plans Revenge 2:10:20 - Marathon's Legacy: From Thermopylae to Today --- *RELATED TOPICS:* Ancient Greece, Persian Empire, Greek hoplites, Ancient warfare, Phalanx formation, Athenian democracy, Classical Greece, Persian Wars, Ancient battles, Greek-Persian Wars, Darius the Great, Miltiades, Herodotus, Ancient military tactics, Marathon race origin, Western civilization, Greek Golden Age, Thermopylae, Battle of Salamis *KEY FIGURES:* Darius the Great, Miltiades, Callimachus, Hippias, Pheidippides, Datis, Artaphernes, Xerxes I *KEY TERMS:* Hoplite, Phalanx, Hoplon shield, Corinthian helmet, Dory spear, Persian Immortals, Ionian Revolt, Double envelopment, Marathon burial mound (Soros) Subscribe to The War Vault and turn on notifications (🔔): [YOUR CHANNEL LINK] --- #BattleOfMarathon #Marathon490BC #AncientGreece #PersianEmpire #GreekPersianWars #AncientWarfare #Hoplites #Phalanx #AthensVsPersia #DariusTheGreat #Miltiades #AncientBattles #GreekHistory #PersianHistory #ClassicalGreece #WesternCivilization #AncientMilitary #490BC #MarathonRace #GreekDemocracy #PersianWars #AncientGreekWarfare #MilitaryHistory #TheWarVault #HistoryDocumentary #AncientHistoryDocumentary #BattleHistory #GreekVictory #UnderdogVictory #HistoricalBattles