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Battle of Plataea
-479 • Böotien Feldschlacht
Historical Overview
The final land battle where the united Greek army destroyed the remaining Persian forces under Mardonius.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Decisive Greek victory; end of the Persian invasion.
Achaemenid Empire
- Commander: Mardonios
- Strength: ca. 120.000 - 250.000 Mann
- Casualties: Extrem hoch (Flucht & Massaker)
Greek Alliance
- Commander: Pausanias
- Strength: ca. 40.000 Hopliten / 70.000 Leichte
- Casualties: Gering
Achaemenid Empire (Satraps)
- Commander: Mardonios
- Strength: ca. 120.000 - 300.000 Mann
- Casualties: Extrem hoch (fast totale Vernichtung)
Greek Alliance
- Commander: Pausanias
- Strength: ca. 40.000 Hopliten / 70.000 Leichte
- Casualties: Gering
Strategic Context
Final expulsion of the Persian occupiers from the Greek mainland.
Conflict / War
Persian Wars
Decisive Athenian victory; Persian retreat.
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