<p>In 490 BCE a citizen army met an empire on the Marathon plain. Athens and Plataea formed a thin centre and strong wings, charged to beat the arrow storm, and broke the Persian flanks before the enemy could bring cavalry to bear. This episode explains the plan, the ground, the crisis in the centre, and the shoreline rout that sent the fleet sailing for home.</p> <p>#BattleOfMarathon #AncientGreece #PersianWars #MilitaryHistory #Hoplites #HistoryPodcast</p>

In 490 BCE a citizen army met an empire on the Marathon plain. Athens and Plataea formed a thin centre and strong wings, charged to beat the arrow storm, and broke the Persian flanks before the enemy could bring cavalry to bear. This episode explains the plan, the ground, the crisis in the centre, and the shoreline rout that sent the fleet sailing for home. #BattleOfMarathon #AncientGreece #PersianWars #MilitaryHistory #Hoplites #HistoryPodcast

The Battle of Marathon

Welcome to Compact Warfare, the podcast where we explore history's most pivotal battles, military strategies, and key moments of conflict in short bite-sized chunks. From ancient skirmishes and medieval sieges to the modern-day theatres of war, each episode delivers a concise and engaging breakdown of the tactics, innovations, and historical figures that shaped the course of warfare. Perfect for history enthusiasts and curious listeners alike, Compact Warfare makes understanding the complexities of military history both accessible and captivating, all in the time it takes to make a coffee.

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The Battle of Marathon

The Battle of Marathon