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battle of marathon

/ˈbætəl əv ˈmærəθən/

Tradução: Batalha travada em 490 a.C. entre o Império Persa e a cidade-estado de Atenas, que terminou com a vitória decisiva dos atenienses e posteriormente inspirou a moderna corrida de maratona.

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/ˈbætəl əv ˈmærəθən/B2formalpolitical
  • ptBatalha travada em 490 a.C. entre o Império Persa e a cidade-estado de Atenas, que terminou com a vitória decisiva dos atenienses e posteriormente inspirou a moderna corrida de maratona.

A historical military engagement fought in 490 BCE between the Persian Empire and the city-state of Athens, resulting in a decisive Athenian victory and later inspiring the modern marathon race.

  1. Historical BattleB2formal

    A significant military engagement in 490 BCE during the first Persian invasion of Greece, where the Athenians and Plataeans defeated the Persian army.

    ptBatalha de Maratona

    • The Battle of Marathon was a turning point in the Greco-Persian Wars.
    • According to legend, a messenger ran from Marathon to Athens to announce the victory.
    • The Athenian hoplites used a strong phalanx formation at the Battle of Marathon.