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EzraThat depends on how they were equipped - and which particular city-state they fought for. Among the Spartans, all men between 20 and 60 were liable for military service and most served as hoplite heavy infantry. This meant they carried a large round shield (hoplon) and a long spear, and usually had a greaves, helmet, breast plate and sword. Hoplites usually fought in phalanx - a block of troops with spears extended forwards and shields overlapping for defence.
But alongside these hoplites were light troops from conquered states (helots or perioeci) who had no armour and served as slingers, javelin throwers and archers.
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What Greek poet wrote about courage and loyalty of soldiers?
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