The term "marathon battle" likely refers to the most famous historical battle fought at Marathon, Greece:
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The Battle of Marathon: This pivotal battle took place in 490 BC during the first Persian invasion of Greece. The Athenian and Plataean forces faced a much larger Persian army on the plains of Marathon, northeast of Athens.
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Decisive Victory for Greeks: Despite being outnumbered, the Greeks achieved a surprising and decisive victory. Their strategic use of terrain and a daring charge overwhelmed the Persian center, leading to a rout of the Persian army.
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Turning Point in Greco-Persian Wars: The Battle of Marathon is considered a turning point in the Greco-Persian Wars. It demonstrated that the seemingly invincible Persian army could be defeated, inspiring the Greek city-states to resist further Persian advances.
