The Persian War

By Jaking
  • 490 BCE

    Battle of Marathon

    This battle took place on the plains of Marathon, about 40km north-east of Athens. The Greeks won this battle against the Persians.
  • 480 BCE

    Battle of Thermopylae

    The battle took place on a mountain path to the far end of Thermopylae. King Leonidas lead 300 spartans to the battle, but the Persians won becuase Leonidas was betrayed and was lead to a small pass.
  • 480 BCE

    Battle of Salamis

    The battle of Salamis took place on the water, in a large island coast of Athens. The Greeks won this battle by giving Xerxes false information. Xerxes was so confident that would win this battle, instead of taking part of the battle, he stood atop of a cliff to watch.
  • 478 BCE

    The Delian League

    ANn important military alliance against any enemies that might threaten ionian Greeks.