Humilating PersianDefeat-Marathon
Persian Leader-Cyrus
Athenian Naval Victory-Salamis
Burned Athens-Persia (ahem 300)-
Narrow Straight of Water-Bosporus
Many knights were professional warriors who served in the lord's army. ... In return, the lord provided the knight with lodging, food, armor, weapons, horses and money. Peasants, or serfs, farmed the land and provided the vassal or lord with wealth in the form of food and products.