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battle of Marathon

DEFINITIONS OF: battle of Marathon

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n a battle in 490 BC in which the Athenians and their allies defeated the Persians

Synonyms:
Marathon
Example of:
pitched battle
a fierce battle fought in close combat between troops in predetermined positions at a chosen time and place
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