Greco-Persian Wars

     The Greco Persian war began when the Ionians revolted against the Persian Empire in 499 BC. They were defeated by the Persian army, but King Darius decided to invade Greece in 490 BC. Athenian army defeats Persian at the battle of Marathon, causing the persians to retreat. 10 years later Persia chooses to attack once again. In Thermoplylae, The Greek and Spartan army is out numbered and they were defeated. Persians then conquer Athens and burn it to the ground. Greeks then led Persians to Salamis, defeating their navy. Persians flee to Plataea but Greek defeats Persian army, ending war.