In ancient times, Greece wasn't a single country like it is ... He fought with a long spear and used a large round shield for protection. In battle, hoplites fought as a team.

Hoplite infantrymen were the military ideal of ancient Greece and were recruited from ... With an eight-foot long spear, a short sword, and a bronze-covered shield, the total weight of their ...

In ancient times, Greece wasn't a single country like it is ... They lined up in ranks and locked their shields together with just their spears pointing over the top. This formation was known ...