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The Battle of Marathon (, Machē tu Marathōnos ) took place in 490 BC, during the first Persian invasion of Greece.
It was fought between the citizens of Athens, aided by Plataea, and a Persian force commanded by Datis and Artaphernes.
The first Persian invasion was a response to Greek involvement in the Ionian Revolt, when Athens and Eretria had sent a force to support the cities of Ionia in their attempt to overthrow Persian rule.
The Athenians and Eretrians had succeeded in capturing and burning Sardis, but were then forced to retreat with heavy losses.
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