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- The Greek Phalanx - World History EncyclopediaThe Greek hoplite soldier provided his own weapon (a seven- or eight-foot spear known as a doru) and shield as well as a breastplate, helmet, and greaves. There was no official training for a Greek hoplite, and it was the responsibility of the individual commander to make sure his troops could fight in a unified form.
- Hoplite | Hoplite | Greek Warfare, Shield, Spear | BritannicaHoplite, heavily armed ancient Greek foot soldier whose function was to fight in close formation. Until his appearance, probably in the late 8th century bce, individual combat predominated in warfare. At that time, new and heavier armour now gave the foot soldier stronger protection: he wore a.
- Hoplite - World History EncyclopediaA hoplite (from ta hopla meaning tool or equipment) was the most common type of heavily armed foot-soldier in ancient Greece from the 7th to 4th centuries BCE, and most ordinary citizens of Greek city-states...
- A Greek Hoplite’s Day in Ancient Greece: A Spear of Greece - TheCollectorWe can define Greek hoplites as the wealthy citizen-soldiers of the ancient Greek city-states, men who were armed with spears and shields. They are famous for the Phalanx (in Greek, line of battle, battle array) formation. Their appearance during the 5th century BCE marked the beginning of a new chapter in the history of the Greek States.
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