The showdown between the ancient Greek city states and the Achaemenid Empire of Persia was one of the pivotal moments of ...

Both sides had amassed huge armies. Almost every city in Greece had sent a contingent to support the effort, and in total they numbered approximately 60,000 hoplites and 40,000 light infantry.

The so-called Ionian Revolt was the beginning of a series of events and war reprisals between Ancient Greeks and Persians.