The Battle of Marathon ~ reenacted by Year 2

The field became a battle ground this morning, as the Persians planned to defeat the Athenians!

The Persians rowed boats to Marathon to launch their battle.

                                                                                      

Phidippedes was sent to get help from the Spartans. He had to run 140 miles just to ask the question!

                        

The Spartans said no. Can you remember why?

So.... the Persians were ready....

....the Athenians were ready (but a much smaller army!)

Battle was brutal!