In this episode of "A History of the World, According to War," hosts Brett and Victor plunge into the heart of the Greco-Persian wars with an in-depth exploration of the Battle of Plataea. This decisive conflict, marked by shifting allegiances, strategic standoffs, and a climactic night of chaos, effectively ended the Persian invasion of Greece. Our hosts discuss the daring tactics, the dramatic twists, and the high stakes that hung in the balance. They break down the key leaders, including the steadfast Greek general Pausanias and the ambitious Persian commander Mardonius. This episode paints a vivid picture of an ancient world at war and a battleground riddled with uncertainty. From the banks of the Asopus River to the rubble of a ravaged Athens, journey back to 479 BCE and experience one of the most pivotal confrontations in ancient history. Tune in for a tale of heroism, hubris, and the hurling of a fateful rock.

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