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Title
Scene of the Battle of Plataea
Subject
Art of War
Description
This painting shows the Greek Phalanx going against the Persian foot soldiers and the phalanx is stronger because of the metal shields and long spears used to keep the Persians at
medium-range.
The Battle of Plataea was the end of the Persian advancements and the remaining army in Greece was slaughtered and General Mardonius was killed in battle after Xerxes left him in charge.
medium-range.
The Battle of Plataea was the end of the Persian advancements and the remaining army in Greece was slaughtered and General Mardonius was killed in battle after Xerxes left him in charge.
Creator
John Steeple Davis
Date
1900
Contributor
Wikimedia Commons
Rights
Public Domain
Format
1089 x 720 px jpg
Type
Oil painting