Greek Hoplites were heavy infantry soldiers, citizen-soldiers who equipped themselves when called to fight for the poleis or city-state.
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Greek Hoplite vs Persian Warrior: 499–479 BC
By Chris McNab
Historical Dictionary of Ancient Greek Warfare
By Iain Spence
Spartan Warrior 735–331 BC
By Duncan B Campbell
Athenian Democracy at War
By David M. Pritchard
The Hutchinson Dictionary of Ancient and Medieval Warfare
edited by Peter Connolly, John Gillingham, John Lazenby
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