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The Battle of Marathon took place on September 490 BC on the plain of Marathon.

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King Darius sent out 600 ships carrying an army of 26,000. Their main target was Athens and Eritrea.

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Athens sent out forces quickly to counter the attack, but since it was unexpected, they were barely prepared.

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Athens army was outnumbered and had no cavalry, so they were at a huge disadvantage.

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The Battle of Marathon (Athens vs Persia) Ancient History #06 See U in History

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The Greeks and Persians waited eight days straight before the battle began, when finally the Greeks charged into battle while the Trogens shot arrrows.

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Even though they were at a disadvantage, the Greeks had a new tactic; they were going to separate the army and circle the Persians from the sides. The tactic worked, and most of the Persians retreated.

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By the time the Persians had withdrawed, 6400 of them had died.

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The Persians headed over to attack the undefended city of Athens, but the Greeks quickly went back to counter it, and the Persians retreated again.

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A runner named Pheidippides ran 26 miles back to Athens to announce their victory then died of exhaustion.

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History of Battle - The Battle of Marathon (490 BCE)

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The battle of Marathon ends, and the marathon races are created. Because of this battle, the Persians thankfully didn't take over Greece.