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The Persians were invading and advanced to the Plains of Marathon about 40 km northeast of Athens. New Persian King Darius wanted to punish the Athenians because of their involvement in the Ionian revolt and also to expand the empire. Although the Athenians were outnumbered by the Persians, they still attacked to take advantage of their plan. They attacked the Persians from around and defeat them by closing in on them. The picture shows how they were able to trap the Persians from behind. -
Took defensive precautions in Thermopylae because Persians were going to return to attack them again. The Greeks were outnumbered by the Persians. Another key to their defeat was that there was a greek traitor that spoiled their plan and they were trapped. These were key factors that made them lose the battle. The picture shows how the Spartan soldiers trying to fight Persian warriors when after they were betrayed and fought till their death. -
After the Battle of Thermopylae, the Greeks escaped Athens and fled to Salamis. Persians were going to get rid of the rest of the Athenians as he knew they were vulnerable.
They decided that if they wanted to win they must have fought the invaders in narrow waters. They also sent false information to the Persians. Due to these factors, they were able to defeat the persians. This picture shows how the Greeks were able to take out many Persian ships and win the battle and eventually the war. -
After the war, Athens was the strongest city-state. Athens formed an alliance with 150 other city-states called the Delian Lague to help fight against Persia. They then became more strong as all city-states were working together so there will be more funds and soldiers. This made them very strong and very feared