Athenian Hoplite – Soldier Profile
Athenian Hoplite of the Persian Wars In pitched battle, the army formed a single phalanx of 10,000 men, a kilometre wide, eight ranks deep, protected by a wall of overlapping shields with a hedge of spear-blades projecting above. Appearance Shield design: either individually chosen or representing clan, neighbourhood, or tribe Clothing and Jewellery Linen corselet: […]
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