Being outmanoeuvred by Alexander the Great - who first slaughtered Greeks who were bolstering up the Persian army, then putting an end to the Persian fleet by occupying their bases in the Mediterranean, then capturing the Persian treasury which enabled him to pay his army, and inflicting a final land defeat of the Persian army.
From 334 to 331 BCE.
Its defeat and takeover by Alexander the Great.
Darius I, also known as Darius the Great was defeated in the Battle of Marathon.
Athenians felt great pride in their leadership position after the defeat of the Persians. This pride led to achievements.
Themistocles set a trap for the Persian navy at Salamis. He didn't set any trap for the Persian army other than when the Persian fleet was defeated and had to withdraw to Asia, the Persian cargo fleet could no longer supply the army, and half of it had to be sent home.
Themistocles.
Themistocles.
Being outmanoeuvred by Alexander the Great - who first slaughtered Greeks who were bolstering up the Persian army, then putting an end to the Persian fleet by occupying their bases in the Mediterranean, then capturing the Persian treasury which enabled him to pay his army, and inflicting a final land defeat of the Persian army.
Persian Empire
Its defeat and takeover by Alexander the great.
From 334 to 331 BCE.
Its defeat and takeover by Alexander the Great.
Darius II of the Persian Empire
Alexander the Great defeated the Persian empire
Darius I, also known as Darius the Great was defeated in the Battle of Marathon.
Alexander the Great defeated numerous great armies during his conquests. Some of the notable victories include the defeat of the Persian Empire led by Darius III at the Battle of Gaugamela, the conquest of the Egyptian and Persian forces at the Battle of Issus, and the defeat of the Indian army led by King Porus at the Battle of Hydaspes. These victories solidified Alexander's status as one of history's greatest military commanders.