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Facts On Greek Warriors
• Ancient Greek warriors were called hoplites, named after their shield, the hoplon.
• Warriors carried long spears, called doru.• Warriors also carried short swords, called xiphos, as a
secondary weapon.• Warrior armor, shields and weapons were passed down
through generations.• Greek warriors fought in phalanx-like tactical formation
consisting of heavily armed soldiers standing shoulder to shoulder.
• Ancient Greek warriors were citizen soldiers, except for the professional army of Sparta.
References1. http://www.ancientmilitary.com/greek-warriors.htm
2. http://www.pinterest.com/johnjameshill/greek-warriors/
3. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phalanx
4. http://ancientmilitary.com/spartan-weapons.htm
5. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizen_Soldiers
6. Google imageshttp://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CAcQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sword-forum.com%2Fviewtopic.php%3Fp%3D190651&ei=x_ZoVLKvEI23yATTn4KAAw&bvm=bv.79142246,d.aWw&psig=AFQjCNFBZgtnK1QJNqs0IcJp35oko13i4Q&ust=1416251450496148
Questions
1. What is your favorite weapon from used by Greek warriors?
2. Would you want to be a Greek warrior? Why?
3. How did the Greek warriors win at battle?4. Why did Greek warriors use short swords?5. How did Greek warriors get their weapons
and armor?
Long spears, called doru in right hand
Greek shield called hoplon
Bronze breastplate50 to 60 pounds
City state design on the crest of helmet
Greaves for shin protection
Short swords called xiphos,secondary weapon
Hoplites
Greek Phalanx Formation
Greek warriors fought in phalanx-like tactical formation consisting of heavily armed soldiers standing shoulder to shoulder, with shields interlocked.