Hoplite infantrymen were the military ... tactics to overcome the close combat favored by Greek armies. During the 5th century BC, swords became increasing shorter as tactics changed in favor ...

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The Greek term is closely linked to the Greek shield called “hoplon” since hoplomachi were intended to portray hoplites, the Greek foot soldiers ... Hoplomachus battled with spears and carried his ...