Greco-Persian wars are described by Herodotus in his "History".He traveled a lot, visited different countries.I was no exception and Persia.
At the head of the Persian Empire was Darius I. Under the authority of the state are located in Asia Minor Greek city.The Persians conquered them and forced the population to pay huge taxes.The Greeks, who lived in Miletus, could not longer tolerate the oppression.Broke out in 500 BC.e.the uprising spread to the city and the other cities.To help the rebels of Eretria (city located on the island of Evia) and Athens reached 25 ships.Thus began the War of antiquity, became the most significant in the history of the two states.
The rebels, backed by naval forces won several victories.However, in consequence of the Greeks were defeated.
Darius vowed to avenge the Athenians and evbeytsam, decided to seize the whole of Greece.The policies he sent messengers to the requirement to submit to his authority.Obedience expressed by many.However, remained adamant Sparta and Athens.
in 490 BC.e.Attica to the north came the Persian navy, army landed near the small village of Marathon.Immediately Athenian militia was sent to meet the enemy.Of the entire population pays only Greece (town in Boeotia) assisted the Athenians.Thus, the Greco-Persian wars began the numerical advantage of the Persians.
But Miltiades (Athenian general) competently built its troops.So, the Greeks were able to defeat the Persians.Winning chased lost the battle to the sea.There Greeks attacked the ships.The enemy fleet quickly began to move away from the coast.Greeks had won a brilliant victory.
According to legend, a young soldier, received the order, ran to Athens to inform residents of the glad tidings.Non-stop, without firing a sip of water, he ran a distance of 42 km 195 meters.Focusing on the area of the village of Marathon, he shouted news of the victory, and immediately fell out of breath.Today, there is a running race at this distance, which is called the marathon.
This victory has dispelled the myth of the invincibility of the Persians.Athenians themselves they were very proud of the outcome of the battle.But the Greco-Persian wars were not over.
At this time in Athens began to gain popularity and influence of the use of Themistocles.This energetic and talented politician attached great importance to the fleet.He believed that with the help of the Greco-Persian Wars completed the victory of Greece.At the same time it was discovered a rich silver deposit in Attica.Revenues from the development of Themistocles proposed to spend on the device fleet.Thus, it was built 200 triremes.
Greco-Persian wars continued after 10 years.King Darius I, Xerxes succeeded by the governor.His army went to Hellas by land from the north.Along the coast it was accompanied by a huge fleet.Many Greek city-states were united against the invaders while.Command took over Sparta.
in 480 BC.e.Battle of Thermopylae took place.The battle lasted two days.The Persians could not break the siege of the Greeks.But there was a traitor.He ran into the rear of the enemies of the Greeks.
Leonid (Spartan king) was a volunteer to fight, and the rest ordered to retreat.The Persians won a victory in this battle and moved to Athens.
City Athenians left.The elderly, children, women moved to the neighboring islands, and the men went to the ships.
The battle took place in the Straits of Salamis.Persian court at daybreak entered the Strait.The Athenians immediately hit on the best ships of the enemy.The Persian ships were heavy and unwieldy.Screening machines easily bypass them.The Greeks were victorious.The ruler, Xerxes was forced to retreat to Asia Minor.
occurred after the battle of Plataea and Mycale.According to legend, the battle occurred on the same day, and both came out victorious Greeks.
Hostilities were for a long time, until 449 BC.e.This year, peace was concluded, resulting in the independence got all Greek cities were located in Asia Minor.
Greeks emerged victorious.Their forces were small, but well-trained.In addition, the main causes of the Greco-Persian wars were in pursuit of the Greek people regain freedom and independence that has kept their morale.
