The opposing commanders in this battle were Datis and Artaphernes, and Sparta declined to send aid because they were celebrating religious rites.
At one point during this battle, Cynegirus grabbed a ship that was pulling away until someone chopped off his arm with an axe. The opposing commanders in this battle were Datis and Artaphernes, and Sparta declined to send aid because they were celebrating religious rites. One side in this battle lost 6,400 men and the other only 192. After this battle the runner Pheidippides fell dead of exhaustion after delivering news of victory. For 10 points, identify this 490 B.C. battle during the Persian Wars that took place on a namesake peninsula about 26 miles from Athens.
At one point during this battle, Cynegirus grabbed a ship that was pulling away until someone chopped off his arm with an axe.
Battle of {Marathon}