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The Athenian Miltiades introduced new tactics. Where were they first used in battle?

Marathon. Miltiades used a new attack formation in the Battle of Marathon in 490 BC.

Who was the Athenian general for whom it was said that: 'He won even dead'?

Kimon. Kimon died on his ship before a battle. His death was not reported until the end of the battle in which the Athenians were victors. This phrase is written on his statue in Larnaca, Cyprus

Of whom did the Persian king Xerxes say: 'The men became women and the women men'?

Queen Artemisia. Queen Artemisia. During the naval battle of Salamis, Artemisia, seeking to escape, rammed a Persian ship that was on her ship's route. King Xerxes praised her because he thought she had sunk a Greek ship.

Who was the famous Greek philosopher who saved the life of Alkibiades during a battle?

Socrates. Socrates was also a brave soldier. During an early battle he saved the life of young Alkibiades

When did Leonidas' last stand in Thermopylae take place?

480BC. 480 BC, that is ten years after Marathon.

How many years did the Peloponnesian War last?

27. 27 years, from 431 to 404 BC

Alexander the Great conquered the Persian Empire at the age of ...?

26 & twenty-six & twenty six.

Who was the first general who defeated a Spartan unit?

Iphicrates. Iphicrates who was the first to employ a type of light infantry.

In what geographical area did Alexander fight his first major battle against the Persians?

Asia Minor. The first battle was fought in Granicus River in Asia Minor

The Long Walls connected Athens with ...?

Piraeus. With the harbour of Piraeus forming practically an 'island' which was easy to defend.