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15 Reasons Why Military Academies Love Teaching The Battle of Marathon

Darren May 21, 2026 4 min

5. Use of Terrain and Surprise

5. Use of Terrain and Surprise
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The Greeks leveraged the terrain of Marathon to their advantage, launching a rapid advance that surprised the Persians. This demonstrates the enduring importance of terrain analysis, timing, and the element of surprise in tactical planning. (army.mil)

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