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The Greeks were significantly outnumbered when they were under attack by the Persians in 490-480 BC. Despite such odds, they were able to work around this problem, many factors contributing to their remarkable victory. ... was a successful one for the Greeks, their victory over the Persians being due to several factors. ... Miltiade’s understanding of Persian military methods gained through personal experience helped Athenian preparation and planning. ... The Athenians were highly motivated by their desire for autonomy and independence, to be free from Persian dominance, and because so much more was at stake than for them than the Persians they fought with more passion. ... Using their knowledge of the terrain they could control both roads leading to Athens, and be protected from Persian cavalry. ... Miltiades had excellent knowledge and experience of Persian fighting techniques and weaponry so Callimachus wisely heeded his advice. Miltiades knew it would be best to move in close to the Persian force as fast as possible to catch the Persian bowmen unprepared. He was also aware that the strength of the Persian army was maintained in its centre formation and so arranged for the Athenian army to have stronger left and right wings and a weak centre to encircle the Persians who attacked centrally and predictably. ...
As a result of the battle, the Athenians had achieved a remarkable victory, causing heavy losses to the Persians and boosting Greek morale considerably. The Athenians became more confident after this victory over the larger Persian force.
Approximate Word count = 1237
Approximate Pages = 4.9
(250 words per page double spaced)
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