LeaderWhy Fought Who Won Facts Battle of Marathon Greece: Persia: Miltiades (Athens) King Darius of Persia He wanted to punish the Greeks for helping the Greek colonies in their revolt against him. The Greeks won. The Persians were driven back. Athens lost 192 men. Persia lost 6,400 men. Athens sent runner to Sparta for help (140 miles) Arrived next day. Sparta would not come 1 week due to the festival for Apollo.
LeaderWhy Fought Who Won Facts Thermoplae Greece: Persia: King Leonidas Xerxes – Darius’ son Xerxes was very angry that the Greeks defeated his father. He wanted revenge! Persia Persia had 800 ships and 180,000 men. Persia built supply dumps, canals and bridges. Sparta had 300 (6,000 in reinforcements but never arrived.) A Greek traitor told the Persians to pass through the mountains.
LeaderWhy Fought Who Won Facts Salamis Greece: Persia: Themistocles Xerxes – To get back, to return home. Greeks This was a naval battle so it was in the water. False message to Persians. Greek ships were smaller and easier to move around.