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The Spartan Hoplite went into battle in a panoply of heavy armour (hopla - Hence the name 'Hoplite') within a tightly knit infantry formation known as a phalanx relying heavily upon their main weapon the sarissa which was a 4 to 7 meter long spear .
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what was Athens biggest battle?
the battle of spartans
What is the battl of the 300 Spartans known as?
The Battle of Thermopylae is the historical name for the battle where the 300 Spartans fought.
What were three characteristics that all Spartans wnated to attain?
All Spartans wanted to be soldiers, and to fulfill their duty as Spartans, by dying in battle.
How many Spartans sacrificed many soldiers at the battle of what?
battle of thermopylae
What was the battle between Persia and 300 Spartans called?
the battle was called the battle of thermopylae
What were Spartans famous for?
The Spartans were renown for their military discipline , courage in battle and their devotion to the military arts .
Who fought in Battle of Thermopylae?
The Spartans and the Persians
Who is king leonidus?
King Leonidus was the ruler of the Spartans. He fought in the battle between the 300 Spartans and the Persians
Who did the Spartans fight in the battle of Thermypolae?
The spartans fought the persain horde of barbarains of five thousand men
The group of 300 Spartans held back Xerxes army for 3 days in which battle?
The Battle of Thermopylae .(the 300 Spartans were part of a 7,000-strong Greek force which held the pass).The Battle of Thermopylae.It was not just 300 Spartans, it was a force of about 7,000 from several Greek cities.
What about the battle at sphacteria might have worried the Spartans?
they were out numbered
What is the Spartans battle cry?
Greek "Alala" and "Eleleu"
