Greek Military. Greek Soldiers Hoplite- Greek infantry soldier –Middle-class freemen who had to pay for their own armor –If you could not afford to buy.

Greek Military

Greek Soldiers Hoplite- Greek infantry soldier –Middle-class freemen who had to pay for their own armor –If you could not afford to buy armour and weapons you could still serve in the army as a stone-thrower or archer.

Greek Armor Head- Bronze helmet with crest Torso- Linen garment with bronze breastplate Legs- Greaves (shin guards)

Greek Weapons Spear- –most important weapon –9 ft. long –iron head at one end and spike on the other end Sword- to be used in close combat Shield- made of wood with bronze covering –Weighed 18lbs!

Greek Military Phalanx –Soldiers form a tight box, using their shields to protect each other

Greek Navy Triremes –Built for speed and mobility –170 rowers, 4 archers, 14 spearmen, 25 officers

Compare: Persian Soldier Spear Padded Jacket Bow Quiver of arrows

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