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Which army did Xenophon lead?

  • The Ten Thousand

  • The Immortals

  • The Sacred Band

  • The Silver Shields

Answer

The Ten Thousand, led by Xenophon, were a group of Greek mercenaries who fought alongside Cyrus the Younger in his attempt to seize the Persian throne. After Cyrus's death, the Ten Thousand found themselves stranded in hostile territory. Under Xenophon's leadership, they embarked on a perilous journey back to Greece, known as the Anabasis.
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