Greek Hoplite vs Persian Warrior: 499-479 BC

The Greco-Persian Wars (499–449 BCE) convulsed Greece, Asia Minor and the surrounding areas for half a century.

Through a series of bloody invasions and pitched battles, the mighty Persian Empire pitted itself against the smaller armies of the Greeks, strengthened through strategic alliances. This epic conflict also brought together two different styles of warfare: the Greek hoplite phalanx and the combined spear and projectile weapon-armed Persian infantry.

Analysing the battles of Maratho...