Ancient Greek Weapons
Ancient Greek weapons were an important attribute to the Greek civilization. Foot soldiers were considered weapons of the ancient Greek army and where called "hoplites" which mean armor. These soldiers used weapons including: the shield, the spear, the ballista, the dagger, the sword, and the catapult. The ancient Greeks brought many new technologies to war and were often ahead of other countries in weapon development.
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Ancient Greeks were constantly at war with neighboring countries and also with their own various city-states. A hoplite, meaning an armor, was considered as a weapon in ancient Greece. This article gives a brief idea about ancient Greek weapons. ... Shield - One of the important ancient Greek weapons was the shield.
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