Greco-Persian Wars - History Simplified - Part 1

The Greco-Persian wars were a series of fierce, bloody conflicts fought between the expanding Persian Empire and Greek City States. Darius the Great was looking to spread his influence West, and repay the Athenian's for their involvement in the Ionian revolt. Whilst the Greek cities tried to put past internal conflicts aside and unite to secure their freedom. Watch the conflict boil and culminate in the first major battle at Marathon.

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If you are interested in this topic, read Persian Fire, or Battles that changed History for more information.

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These wars, which began around 500 BC, were essentially a battle between one of the largest empires in the world, the Achaemenids, and the smaller but fierce Greek city-states like Athens and Sparta.

The documentary shows how the massive Achaemenid army, under the rule of Darius and Xerxes, attempted to conquer Greece, but the Greeks, with smart tactics and strong alliances, managed to resist this great threat. Famous battles like Marathon, Thermopylae, and Salamis are key highlights of this story.

One interesting point is how, despite being vastly outnumbered, the Greeks were able to use quick and agile tactics to defeat the powerful Achaemenid forces. These wars ultimately had a huge impact on the development of Western civilization and the course of history. The documentary explains these complex events in a fun and simple way, using vivid visuals to bring the story to life.

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