10-07-2009, 01:13 AM
Probably too complicated a maneuver to embark directly under the eyes of the enemy. The organizational effort for such an undertaking must have been immense. Just 6-12 hours without drinking water on the isle and the whole army would have been debilitated.
Remember that Marathon was the first (known) amphibious attack in history and thus immensely risky. If the Greeks had been a little closer to the landing ships, they may well have thrown the Persian into the sea before the landing could have taken place.
Btw Greek marines successfully landed on some smaller island between Attica and Salamis, killing off all Persian survivors.
Remember that Marathon was the first (known) amphibious attack in history and thus immensely risky. If the Greeks had been a little closer to the landing ships, they may well have thrown the Persian into the sea before the landing could have taken place.
Btw Greek marines successfully landed on some smaller island between Attica and Salamis, killing off all Persian survivors.
Stefan (Literary references to the discussed topics are always appreciated.)
