Between the years of 490B.C to 480B.C, a series of events occurred, mainly wars, which saw dramatic changes in Athens, and soon became the supreme military state of Greece. They achieved this status by outnumbering the power and resources of the Persian Empire, in a number of successful victories, and driving the Persians out of Ionia and other Greek states which had become medised over the wars. There were a number of factors which contributed to the victory of the Greeks in the Persian invasions, which included their various strategies of geographical knowledge, superior leadership, unity, fighting techniques and even luck.
<Tab/>The Greek use of geographical knowledge was a valuable factor, which greatly contributed to their victory. In the battles of the Persian invasions, the Greeks to their advantage, with the exception of the Battle of Plataea, chose all battle areas. …
