9.51 They decided to withdraw that night to a place nearer Plataea w/abundant water. Then they'd send men to recover their baggage train. | |
Posted on 01-13-19 | |
9.52 They were harassed by cavalry all day. That night they withdrew, but most fled to the wrong place, the temple of Hera outside Plataea. | |
Posted on 01-14-19 | |
9.53 Pausanias gave orders for the Spartans to retreat to the agreed upon place, but 1 regimental commander, Amompharetus, refused to obey. | |
Posted on 01-15-19 | |
9.54 Meanwhile, the Athenians sent a herald to see if the Spartans really intended to retreat, and to ask Pausanias what they should do. | |
Posted on 01-16-19 | |
9.55 The herald found Pausanias arguing w/Amomph. Pausanias told the herald the Athenians shd join his troops and follow the Spartans’ lead. | |
Posted on 01-17-19 | |
9.56 In the morning Pausanias withdrew, leaving Amompharetus & his men behind. The Athenians withdrew as well, but by a different route. | |
Posted on 01-18-19 | |
9.57 A. hadn't thought they'd actually desert him. Finally he withdrew & caught up w/the other Spartans. Then the Persian cavalry attacked. | |
Posted on 01-19-19 | |
9.58 When Mardonius found out the Spartans had withdrawn, he mocked their cowardice and ordered his men to pursue them. | |
Posted on 01-20-19 | |
9.59 The barbarians crossed the Asopus in pursuit, heading toward the Spartans & Tegeans. The Athenians hadn't met up w/the Spartans yet. | |
Posted on 01-21-19 | |
9.60 The Spartans, under attack by the Persian cavalry, sent a messenger to the Athenians asking them to send help. | |
Posted on 01-22-19 | |
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