The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: From Marathon to WaterlooBentley, 1862 - Всего страниц: 639 |
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... Cavalry or archers the Athenians ( on this occasion ) had none ; and the use in the field of military engines was not at that period introduced into ancient warfare . Contrasted with their own scanty forces , the Greek command- ers saw ...
... Cavalry or archers the Athenians ( on this occasion ) had none ; and the use in the field of military engines was not at that period introduced into ancient warfare . Contrasted with their own scanty forces , the Greek command- ers saw ...
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... of the character of Miltiades ; and it is an expression which , if used by him , would be sure to be remembered and repeated by his hearers . ly flooded with rain and so rendered impracticable for cavalry 22 BATTLE OF MARATHON .
... of the character of Miltiades ; and it is an expression which , if used by him , would be sure to be remembered and repeated by his hearers . ly flooded with rain and so rendered impracticable for cavalry 22 BATTLE OF MARATHON .
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... cavalry in the autumn , the time of year at which the action took place . The Greeks , lying encamped on the mountains , could watch every movement of the Persians on the plain below , while they were enabled completely to mask their ...
... cavalry in the autumn , the time of year at which the action took place . The Greeks , lying encamped on the mountains , could watch every movement of the Persians on the plain below , while they were enabled completely to mask their ...
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... cavalry as well as infantry across the Egaan . While these preparations were being made , Darius sent heralds round to the Grecian cities demanding their submission to Persia . It was proclaimed in the market - place of each little ...
... cavalry as well as infantry across the Egaan . While these preparations were being made , Darius sent heralds round to the Grecian cities demanding their submission to Persia . It was proclaimed in the market - place of each little ...
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... stores . His po- sition at Marathon seemed to him in every respect advantageous ; and the level nature of the ground on which he camped was favorable for the employment of his cavalry , if the 30 BATTLE OF MARATHON .
... stores . His po- sition at Marathon seemed to him in every respect advantageous ; and the level nature of the ground on which he camped was favorable for the employment of his cavalry , if the 30 BATTLE OF MARATHON .
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