OCR GCSE Classical Civilisation · J199
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A heavily armed ancient Greek foot soldier who fought with a spear, shield and protective armour.
Revise: Spartan Battle Tactics and EquipmentIn fifth-century BC Sparta, the main heavily armed infantry fought as hoplites: soldiers who fought on foot with a spear, shield and armour. Their equipment was not uniquely Spartan; other Greek cities also fielded hoplites. What made Spartan forces particularly formidable was their training and ability to act together.
- Revise: The Spartan Command Structure and Non-Citizen Roles
A heavily armed infantry soldier who fought on foot.
- Revise: The battle of Thermopylae
A heavily armed Greek infantry soldier, fighting with equipment including a shield and spear.
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- Revise: Athenian Military Organisation, Recruitment and Funding
A heavily armed Greek infantry soldier who fought on foot and normally provided his own equipment.
- Revise: Athenian Land and Naval Tactics and Equipment
A heavily armed ancient Greek foot soldier who typically fought with a long spear and large round shield.
- Revise: Visual and Material Sources
- Revise: Historical Realities and Audience Responses to Visual Culture
A heavily armed ancient Greek infantry soldier, typically equipped with a large shield, helmet and spear.