OCR GCSE Classical Civilisation · J199

Spartan society, army and command

What you need to know

Explain the structure of Spartan society and its direct influence on military organization.
Describe the training and recruitment processes of the Spartan army, including the agoge and the syssitia.
Analyze the equipment, tactics, and phalanx formation used by Spartan forces in battle.
Evaluate the command structure of the army and the respective roles of the perioeci and helots in military efforts.

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