"Will the Spartans joins our fight" asked Diametus. "No" said Miltiades. "They have a religious festival in praise of Ares. "At least we have the Eritreans to help us in battle" said Diametus. " Miltiades" said a Greek scout. "The Persians have sent a naval expedition to Athens". "Who commands them" asked Miltiades. "Datis and Artaphernes" said the scout.
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Greco-Persian Wars Episode 1: Marathon
Non-FictionIt is the year 490 BC, The Persians are coming to Mainland Greece, Since the Ionian Revolt in Anatolia. King Darius of Persia was infuriated by the rebels in Asia Minor. So he sails with an army of 15,000 men. However a small Greek army of 11,000 me...
