The Spartan shield used in battle is called the "hoplon."
Their shield. It was believed that, if a Spartan returned without their shield, they had thrown it at the enemy as they ran away from the fight. Fleeing from battle in Sparta was a capital offense. ANSWER The actual quote is fiction. It never appeared in any ancient source but was used today to clearly emphasize the very core of their culture.
Roman shields were used in battle to protect from arrows and swords etc.
The Spartan's were primaraly Hoplites, that means they used to shields called Hoploms and large spears, The shields were important because they helped form the formation as each soldier used his shield to cover the man next to him called a phalanx, And pointed there spears down and marched forward to create a barrier of shield and spear. also because a lone spartan warrior could swing the shield so strong that it could simulate a car crash and kill another warrior
"The large shield used by the Greeks was an excellent defense as it could stop most weapons of its time. In addition, its weight made it a dangerous weapon. A thrust forward with the shield could knock an opponent down, setting him up for a kill with any of the attacker's weapons. A strike from the shield's edge was deadly, as it could break bones and fatally fracture the skull." ~ Wikipedia A Spartan mother's parting words to her son as he left for battle were "Come home bearing your shield, or on it." This quote is found in Plutarch's Moralia, a collection of morals, tales, and short stories, in a section called Sayings of Spartan Women. While this may indicate another use for the shield as a stretcher, it is more likely that the family would simply want the valuable large shield back.
Going into battle a Roman soldier had his sword, knife and javelins. These were the basic weapons of the infantry. He also had his shield which could be used either offensively or defensively and of course, his body armor and helmet.Going into battle a Roman soldier had his sword, knife and javelins. These were the basic weapons of the infantry. He also had his shield which could be used either offensively or defensively and of course, his body armor and helmet.Going into battle a Roman soldier had his sword, knife and javelins. These were the basic weapons of the infantry. He also had his shield which could be used either offensively or defensively and of course, his body armor and helmet.Going into battle a Roman soldier had his sword, knife and javelins. These were the basic weapons of the infantry. He also had his shield which could be used either offensively or defensively and of course, his body armor and helmet.Going into battle a Roman soldier had his sword, knife and javelins. These were the basic weapons of the infantry. He also had his shield which could be used either offensively or defensively and of course, his body armor and helmet.Going into battle a Roman soldier had his sword, knife and javelins. These were the basic weapons of the infantry. He also had his shield which could be used either offensively or defensively and of course, his body armor and helmet.Going into battle a Roman soldier had his sword, knife and javelins. These were the basic weapons of the infantry. He also had his shield which could be used either offensively or defensively and of course, his body armor and helmet.Going into battle a Roman soldier had his sword, knife and javelins. These were the basic weapons of the infantry. He also had his shield which could be used either offensively or defensively and of course, his body armor and helmet.Going into battle a Roman soldier had his sword, knife and javelins. These were the basic weapons of the infantry. He also had his shield which could be used either offensively or defensively and of course, his body armor and helmet.
during battle
A Spartan shield typically weighs around 15-20 pounds depending on its size and materials used in its construction. These shields were designed to provide protection without being too heavy to hinder movement in battle.
Their shield. It was believed that, if a Spartan returned without their shield, they had thrown it at the enemy as they ran away from the fight. Fleeing from battle in Sparta was a capital offense. ANSWER The actual quote is fiction. It never appeared in any ancient source but was used today to clearly emphasize the very core of their culture.
At the Battle of Azanulbizar Thorin's shield was broken and he used an oak branch to defend himself.
A Roman soldier's shield was called a scutum.
Roman shields were used in battle to protect from arrows and swords etc.
A Spartan's shield was his most important piece of military equipment. They used their shields to both attack and defend, defending from enemy strikes and hitting enemies with the shield, stunning them and possibly breaking bones.
The shield wall - William
The Spartan's were primaraly Hoplites, that means they used to shields called Hoploms and large spears, The shields were important because they helped form the formation as each soldier used his shield to cover the man next to him called a phalanx, And pointed there spears down and marched forward to create a barrier of shield and spear. also because a lone spartan warrior could swing the shield so strong that it could simulate a car crash and kill another warrior
Called the shield boss, or umbo, is a round, convex or conical piece of material at the centre of a shield used in battle
"The large shield used by the Greeks was an excellent defense as it could stop most weapons of its time. In addition, its weight made it a dangerous weapon. A thrust forward with the shield could knock an opponent down, setting him up for a kill with any of the attacker's weapons. A strike from the shield's edge was deadly, as it could break bones and fatally fracture the skull." ~ Wikipedia A Spartan mother's parting words to her son as he left for battle were "Come home bearing your shield, or on it." This quote is found in Plutarch's Moralia, a collection of morals, tales, and short stories, in a section called Sayings of Spartan Women. While this may indicate another use for the shield as a stretcher, it is more likely that the family would simply want the valuable large shield back.
Mainly spear and shield. Spartan hoplites (infantry) used relatively short swords (xiphos) as a secondary weapon.