Hoplite

Hoplite Warfare In Ancient Greece When one thinks of Ancient Greece, one does not typically think of hoplite warfare. However, hoplite warfare is the quintessential factor in Greece becoming the country that it is today. Without this warfare Greece would have fallen to a number of countries not making Greece the independent country that it is today. Thus, making hoplite warfare the most important aspect of Greek history. As Greek population began to increase, city- states began to increase as

The Hoplite Revolution The Hoplite Revolution was a middle class formed of farmers and artisans and they heavily relied on military and there to defend its citizens. The soldiers were citizens of Greece and most of their soldiers were forced to join the military. Despite the views, The Hoplite Revolution was influential because they it marked a turning point in the military evolution before, there was no organized formation, just heroic with spears,bows,slings, and chariots. Moreover, the Hoplites

warriors were great fighters because they had excellent weapons, technology, and training. Guiding Question What made Greek warriors such great fighters? Ancient Greek Training ● A boy went to a training camp at the age of 7 to become a hoplite. ● Once at camp the boys were given small, child-sized helmets and shields. The reason for this was so they got used to the weight of them. ● The young boys would be trained in different battle tactics such as the phalanx. Ancient Greek

The Battle of Leuctra taking place in 371 BCE had a major effect on Greek history. The battle fought between the Spartans and Thebans in which the Thebans defeated the all mighty Spartans. The defeat of the Spartans made the Thebans the most powerful city-state in Greece at the time. Defeating the Spartans finally knocked them off their high pedestal and showed the world they are not invincible (Cartwright). This battle is an important battle to be studied for many reasons. One of those reasons is

The Hoplon One of the new developments that define Greek civilization during the Archaic period, particularly warfare, was the hoplon shield. It was a bronze, circular shield used by Hoplites, heavy armored soldiers who's defining trait was the hoplon. "It was round, made of wood covered with a thin sheet of bronze, and was held by inserting the left arm through a central band and gripping a strap at the rim, which gave it maneuverability" (BHAG, p.74). This circular shield could allow for faster

progenitors, the Greeks and Romans of Classical Antiquity. Classical Greek warfare can be best understood through the manner in which it was practiced: hoplite warfare. Hoplite warfare was communitarian, strictly organized and ritualistic. This particular style of combat shaped and was shaped by the culture in which it developed. In a traditional hoplite battle, men armed with

Technological Determination and Hoplites Logically, it makes sense that the army with the most advanced technology would win battles against a less equipped one. However, in his paper titled “Weapons, Technology Determination and Ancient Warfare,” Fernando Echeverria Rey brings to light the paradox of this idea in ancient warfare, as well as undermine the modern idea of ‘technological determinism’ by claiming that it does not have an ancient equivalent. His argument approaches the study of ancient

There are thousands of advances in strategies used during battle and the war wars are fought are have constantly changed. Looking back to when organized war truly began many distinct, and commonly used, improvements can be seen. Such as, chariots, hoplites, phalanxes, war elephants, and siege engines. Humans have always been fascinated with speed and are constantly seeking ways to move faster. The invention of the wheel gave birth to practical forms of transportation. Once the chariot

What caused injury and death during (and after) ancient battles? Soldiering has never been an easy job. In any period of history the risks are rarely any different, death and injury stalk every battlefield the world over. Egyptian and Greek warfare became sophisticated theatres of mortality and injury in their day, the means by which the enemy could be dispatched were numerous and effective. Rivalling this however, was nature; infection and disease were as big a risk to the soldier as any blade

fighting they also had different soldiers. They had the spartan standing soldiers and the hoplites which were what most of the soldiers were from ancient greece. The hoplites were soldiers who wore an armored helmet, breastplate and carried a round shield. The round shields were made out of wood and bronze. On the shield was a symbol the either represented your family or the city you were from. The hoplites also carried an iron sword just incase their spear go lost or broken. One of the great