This week on Monday Morning General, Brendon and Bjorn analyze the famous Battle of Marathon between Athens and Persia in 490 BC. 

They discuss the armies' strategies, equipment, and how the battle unfolded with the Greeks' innovative tactics against overwhelming Persian numbers. Learn how the Athenians were able to achieve victory against the Persian invaders in this pivotal clash.

I

ntroduction

- Recap events leading up to the battle from last episode

Forming the Lines

- Athenians thin center, thick flanks to prevent being outflanked

- Persians mass forces in long center to push through Greek center

The Battle Begins

- Greeks run towards Persians under arrow fire to close the gap

- Persians push back thin Greek center but Greek flanks push back Persian flanks

- Greek flanks envelop Persian center forces

Casualties and Aftermath

- 6,400 Persians killed on the field vs 192 Athenians

- Persians retreat to ships, Greeks pursue, prevent attack on Athens