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"The Battle of Marathon" Introduction: "Let's uncover the tale of the Battle of Marathon, a pivotal moment in ancient Greek history that shaped the course of civilizations." Content for TikTok: [Scene 1: Animated depiction] "In 490 BC, the Persian Empire, under King Darius I, sought to expand its territories and invaded Greece. The Athenians, led by their generals Miltiades and Callimachus, prepared to defend their land." [Scene 2: Animated map or illustrations] "The Persian fleet landed near Marathon, a plain close to Athens. However, the Athenian army swiftly mobilized, holding a strategic advantage with their infantry." [Scene 3: Animation or reenactment visuals] "Despite being outnumbered, around 10,000 Athenians and their allies faced the Persian force of nearly 25,000 soldiers. The Greek phalanx, a formation of tightly packed soldiers, proved crucial." [Scene 4: Animated dramatization] "Miltiades devised a bold strategy, ordering a surprise attack on the weakened center of the Persian line. The Ath