Question

why was persia ultimately unsuccessful in conquering greece at the battle of marathon?
persia had fewer soldiers than greece to fight its battles.
persia was overpowered on land and by athens naval force at sea.
persias distance from greece worked to its disadvantage.
persias leadership did not match the well - trained greeks leadership.

Explanation:

The long - distance from Persia to Greece meant logistical challenges like supply - line maintenance, troop fatigue from long marches, and difficulty in rapid reinforcement. These factors worked to Persia's disadvantage in the Battle of Marathon.

Answer:

Persia's distance from Greece worked to its disadvantage.