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Alexander : a history of the origin and growth of the art of war from ...

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THUCYDIDES' ACCOUNT. 89right <strong>and</strong> left in upon <strong>the</strong> mass o£ struggling Oriental soldierywhich had driven back <strong>the</strong> centre <strong>and</strong> was followinghard vipon. This splendid manoeuvre not only disconcerted<strong>the</strong> enemy, but put him at <strong>the</strong> mercy <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Greek phalanx.The Persian van, thus taken on ei<strong>the</strong>r flank, was compromised.Only <strong>the</strong> efforts <strong>of</strong> isolated bodies were possible, <strong>and</strong>Greek MancBuvre at Marathon.<strong>the</strong>se could' effectuate nothing. Demoralization spread. Thevictory was complete.The enemy was followed to his ships.Here <strong>the</strong> conflict was still more severe <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> slaughterenormous. There fell six thous<strong>and</strong> four hundred Persians<strong>and</strong> but one hundred <strong>and</strong> ninety-two Greeks.The battle hadbeen won by crisp tactical skill <strong>and</strong> discipline, against enormousodds <strong>and</strong> equal individual bravery.Thueydides devotes small space to <strong>the</strong> battle <strong>of</strong> Marathon.He states that <strong>the</strong> centre was defeated <strong>and</strong> followed up by <strong>the</strong>enemy ; that <strong>the</strong> wings won a victory ; <strong>and</strong> that <strong>the</strong>n Milti-

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