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Why did the marathon start?
The Battle of Marathon in 490 BCE was where Athens fought off the Persian King Darius. The Persians kept invading Greece for personal gain, and eventually Greece had enough and attacked the Persians back.
How did the Athens Sparta war start?
It came to a head when Athens tried to destroy economically Megara, an ally of Sparta. The Peloponnesian League led by Sparta demanded this stop, Athens refused. War ensued.
How did the battle start in Morte d' Arthur?
Which battle? There are dozens of battles in the Morte d'Arthur.
When did the Battle of Theropylae start and end?
The Battle of Theropylae started on Septmber 8th 480 BC. The Battle of Theropylae ended on September 10th 480 BC.
When did the war of marathon start?
The Battle of Marathon began August/September 490 BC.
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