Hoplite
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hoplite-256-14618787
title:
Hoplite
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Hoplites were citizen-soldiers of Ancient Greek city-states who were primarily armed with spears and shields. Hoplite soldiers used the phalanx formation to be effective in war with fewer soldiers. The formation discouraged the soldiers from acting alone, for this would compromise the formation and minimize its strengths. The hoplites were primarily represented by free citizens – propertied farmers and artisans – who were able to afford a linen or bronze armour suit and weapons. It also appears
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Ancient Greek soldier in a phalanx
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoplite
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2024-01-17T15:26:39Z
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