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Advantages Of A Greek Shield

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Like many other city states Sparta had their own shield they used while fighting others during battles/wars. The shield was made from wood and bronze, weighing about thirty pounds. The shield had many purposes, the main purpose was when you were fighting you would have something that would let everyone else know if you were either an enemy, ally, or teamate. Some other city states also had their own shield, there was also a Greek shield for everyone in ancient Greece. Since the shield would protect the Spartans in battle, many people say that the shield is an advantage the Spartans had over other enemies who didn't use shields to defend

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