"We face the Persian King of kings Darius and his son Prince Xerxes. The Persians do not fight for freedom, they fight because they are told and paid to do so. We on the other hand fight for our land for our wives, children, elders and livestock and mainly for Greece. The Persians rule almost all of Asia and some remnants of Africa. When you live to see your grandchildren, say I was here for the freedom of Greece and glory of Europe" said Miltiades.
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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...
