It varied amongst the city-states. Essentially, the Greek citizens turned out to defend their city or attack another city in disputes. For longer campaigns they were given a daily subsistence allowance. Later came the mercenaries who were paid for their service.
Spartans had land and assigned serfs to support them.
hoplites
A hoplon is the shield used by Ancient Greek hoplites.
Hoplites were citizen-soldiers of Ancient Greek city-states who were primarily armed as spearmen and fought in phalanx formation
hoplites
Is becuse with that startegic they alway win.
Hoplites were heavily armed infantry soldiers in ancient Greek city-states, known for their distinctive bronze helmets, shields, and spears. They formed the backbone of Greek armies and fought in close formation known as a phalanx. Hoplites played a crucial role in shaping Greek warfare and society during the classical period.
As with the Romans, most greek Hoplites used a short sword called the gladius
Heavy armoured infantry: Hoplites; Light infantry: Peltasts.
The armoured infantry were hoplites. The light infantry were peltasts.
The armoured infantry were hoplites. The light infantry were peltasts.
Into hoplites (armoured warriors), light infantry, archers, cavalry.
the hoplites reside near libya