Marathon
The Athenians, led by Miltiades, fight against the Persian army of Darius to preserve their freedom
Thermopylae
300 Spartans (and allies) under their King Lendias fought against a giant Persian army under Emperor Xerxes
| Year | Battle | Video |
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| 490 BC |
MarathonThe Athenians, led by Miltiades, fight against the Persian army of Darius to preserve their freedom |
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| 480 BC |
Thermopylae300 Spartans (and allies) under their King Lendias fought against a giant Persian army under Emperor Xerxes |
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