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What is a greek hoplite warrior?
A Greek hoplite was a heavy infantryman. He wore a bronze armour and a bronze helmet. He used a round shield called hoplon. The shield was round so that soldiers in the same line could interlock with each other, making them better able to hold their line. The hoplite phalanx was a revolutionary tactical system when it was introduced The phalanx was a deep formation with up to eight lines. The armour offered the soldiers better protection, but reduced agility and speed. To make the system effective soldiers had to be able to hold their formation tight when attacked. If they did this, an attacking phalanx would be so compact that it became like a crash force.
Who could be a hoplite?
buffman or duffman
Did Williams army make the shield wall?
yes William did make the shield war
Who was the cruel king that ruled the island of crete?
Hoplite
How do you say warrior in ancient Greek?
hoplites
What did a hoplite wear?
A hoplite soldier wore a breast plate a spatan shield a helmet and had a spear
What were hoplite shields made out of?
A shield used but the Spartans
What did hoplites wear?
A hoplite soldier wore a breast plate a spatan shield a helmet and had a spear
What is the purpose of a hoplite shield?
The hoplite shield, or aspis, was used by ancient Greek hoplites, foot soldiers, primarily for protection in battle. It was made of wood covered with bronze and was held by a central handgrip and forearm strap. The shield was essential for creating the phalanx formation, a military tactic that provided protection and cohesion for the soldiers.
How did the Hoplite Warrior use their Shield Design as a War Tactic?
They used an upside down V. This was the most feared symbol in Ancient Times.
When was the roman shield established?
A shield was a military defensive weapon and was used just about from the beginning of warfare. All ancient cultures used them. No one culture "established" the use of the shield. The Roman shields evolved over the years from the long hoplite ,to the round, to the oval and finally to the rectangular curved shield.
What is a greek hoplite warrior?
A Greek hoplite was a heavy infantryman. He wore a bronze armour and a bronze helmet. He used a round shield called hoplon. The shield was round so that soldiers in the same line could interlock with each other, making them better able to hold their line. The hoplite phalanx was a revolutionary tactical system when it was introduced The phalanx was a deep formation with up to eight lines. The armour offered the soldiers better protection, but reduced agility and speed. To make the system effective soldiers had to be able to hold their formation tight when attacked. If they did this, an attacking phalanx would be so compact that it became like a crash force.
Did the ancient greeks wear armor?
Yes. The Typical Greek Hoplite wore a Bronze cuirass, greaves, and helmet. Along with the Hoplon shield that gave Hoplites their name.
What was Hoplite Racing?
This event was a foot race with the contestants wearing full armor that weighed about 50 pounds. Later the racers wore only a helmet and carried a shield.
What is a hoplite soldier?
A hoplite was a citizen-soldier of the Ancient Greek city-states.
What is the weight of a spartan shield made of bronze?
Spartan (and other Greek) shields of the type used by the typical hoplite was not a solid bronze disc. Rather, it was a dish-shaped wooden frame, with a thin layer of bronze sheeting covering the front side. It most likely weighed between 18 and 22 pounds, which is rather heavy for a shield. The aspis, a hoplite shield, could actually weigh as much as 40 pounds. They were ripped back then. It had two inches of wood, covered by leather. It was also coated in a quarter inch layer of bronze, and was 4 feet in diameter. It was a massive shield.
How do you make a shield?
Either buy one or take shield left half and shield right half to make a full shield.
