Description: A map of the terrain and coastline of Marathon, Greece, showing the battle plan of Marathon in 450 BC, between the Greek allied forces of the Athenians and Plataeans against the invading Persian Army. The Battle of Marathon was the first significant victory by the Greeks over the Persians.
Place Names: Greece, Maratho
ISO Topic Categories: oceans,
location,
inlandWaters
Keywords: Battle of Marathon , borders,
political,
historical, major political subdivisions, other military, oceans,
location,
inlandWaters, Unknown, 490 BC
Source: William C. Morey, Outlines in Greek History with a survey of Ancient Oriental Nations (New York, NY: The Athenium Press, 1908) 180
Map Credit: Courtesy the private collection of Roy Winkelman |
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