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What is the name of the Spartan shield used in battle?

The Spartan shield used in battle is called the "hoplon."


What is the historical significance of the real Spartan shield in ancient warfare?

The real Spartan shield, known as the hoplon, was a crucial part of ancient Spartan warfare. It was large and round, providing protection for the soldier's body and forming a shield wall when soldiers stood shoulder to shoulder. This shield formation, called the phalanx, was a key tactic in ancient battles, allowing Spartan warriors to advance as a unified force and overwhelm their enemies. The hoplon symbolized the discipline and unity of the Spartan army, contributing to their reputation as formidable warriors in ancient Greece.


How do you make a Spartan shield out of cardboard?

Try: http://www.instructables.com/id/Spartan-Shield/ http://www.ne.jp/asahi/luke/ueda-sarson/Greek_shield_patterns_1.html


What would a Spartan father tell his son to do with his shield after battle?

I suppose to clean and repair it. There is a story that before battle, Spartan mothers told their sons to either come back victorious or come back carried on their shield.{Spartan mothers would give their sons the shield with the words "Return with it or carried on it!" }


Why were the spartan shields important?

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

Related Questions

What is the name of the Spartan shield used in battle?

The Spartan shield used in battle is called the "hoplon."


What did a spartan look like?

a spartan had a helmet a shield and a spear


What was the spartan shield made out of?

Metal


What was the significance of a shield to a Spartan?

7


What is the historical significance of the real Spartan shield in ancient warfare?

The real Spartan shield, known as the hoplon, was a crucial part of ancient Spartan warfare. It was large and round, providing protection for the soldier's body and forming a shield wall when soldiers stood shoulder to shoulder. This shield formation, called the phalanx, was a key tactic in ancient battles, allowing Spartan warriors to advance as a unified force and overwhelm their enemies. The hoplon symbolized the discipline and unity of the Spartan army, contributing to their reputation as formidable warriors in ancient Greece.


What year was the spartan shield made?

1400


When was the spartan shield used?

during battle


How do you make a Spartan shield out of cardboard?

Try: http://www.instructables.com/id/Spartan-Shield/ http://www.ne.jp/asahi/luke/ueda-sarson/Greek_shield_patterns_1.html


Does ODST Armor have a shield system?

Spartan IIs are the only soldiers in the UNSC to have the shield ability. Im not sure if the Spartan IIIs do in the book Ghost of Onyx.


What would a Spartan father tell his son to do with his shield after battle?

I suppose to clean and repair it. There is a story that before battle, Spartan mothers told their sons to either come back victorious or come back carried on their shield.{Spartan mothers would give their sons the shield with the words "Return with it or carried on it!" }


Why were the spartan shields important?

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


If a samurai fights a spartan who wins?

it depends on wether or not the samurai could get past the Spartan's giant pansy shield