[DOC] [TLE] Hoplite - Wikipedia [PAR] Hoplites were citizen-soldiers of Ancient Greek city-states who were primarily 
armed with spears and shields. Their main tactic was the phalanx formation. The 
hoplites were primarily free citizenspropertied farmers and artisanswho were 
able to afford the bronze armour suit and weapons ... These reforms made wars 
of attrition possible and greatly increased the... [DOC] [TLE] Greek Hoplite Warrior in History - Military Weapons [PAR] Jan 14, 2015 ... The Hoplite became the primary heavy infantry of Ancient Greece and ... The 
Hoplite Soldier ... strategy of warfare created by a named King Pheidon, the "
phalanx" ... The hoplon was predominantly made of wood with a bronze-
constructed ... field a smaller round shield as opposed to the larger round one. [DOC] [TLE] Hoplite - Ancient History Encyclopedia [PAR] Feb 9, 2013 ... The hoplite carried a large circular shield (hoplon or aspis) some 80 cm (30 in.) ... 
This was made of wood or stiff leather, faced with bronze, and was held with the 
... half of the shield of one man protected his neighbour on his left side. .... were 
fought during the Wars, these were at Marathon, Thermopylae,... [DOC] [TLE] Hoplite - 1d4chan [PAR] 1 Who were these guys; 2 Greek Weapons and Tactics; 3 Macedonia Weapons ... 
Poor people either became rowers manning oars or Peltasts, light soldiers armed 
... Hoplites got their name from the Hoplon, a round wooden shield with a bronze 
... Hoplites usually wore bronze helmets and had breastplates made of leather,... [DOC] [TLE] Free Flashcards about ANCIENT HISTORY - StudyStack [PAR] A HOPLITE WAS A SOLDIER NAMED FOR HIS HOPLON, ONE OF THESE THAT 
WAS ROUND, HEAVY, AND MADE OF WOOD AND BRONZE, SHIELD. [DOC] [TLE] 490BC Greek hoplites - Forensic Fashion [PAR] These heavily armed foot soldiers, called hoplites, were trained to fight in 
phalanxes ... protected by a large round shield, bronze helmet, bronze or leather 
cuirass, and greaves. ... "Greek Hoplite Helmets The evolution of the hoplite and 
his equipment ... Crests were usually made of horsehair set in wood, rather like a 
broom. [DOC] [TLE] BBC Bitesize - The ancient Greeks at war [PAR] These states were always squabbling and often went to war. Sparta and Athens 
... Click on the hoplite to find out about his weapons and armour. Instructions ... A 
Greek soldier carried a big round shield called an aspis or hoplon. This was 
made from wood and sometimes covered in a layer of bronze. A hoplite's shield 
was... [DOC] [TLE] Weaponry: Greek Phalanx | HistoryNet [PAR] Sep 5, 2006 ... This square, called a phalanx, distinguished itself from other heavy infantry ... Iron 
had replaced bronze as the metal of choice for weapons, ... or hoplites, so named 
because of the ingenious shield or hoplon each carried into battle. ... hang by its 
strap from time to time, allowing a soldier to rest his arm, and... [DOC] [TLE] html - Open Yale Courses - Yale University [PAR] Sep 25, 2007 ... Hoplite comes from the Greek word hoplites and hoplites is built ... Imagine a 
round shield of the size I've talked about and one of the ... Phalanx means that 
these men, each man carrying his hoplon, are lined ... The shield itself, as I've 
told you is made of a heavy wood, covered by a leather or bronze sheet... [DOC] [TLE] View topic - Can you compare this game with RTW : BI? - Slitherine [PAR] Most sources seem to indicate that the losses up until the one side broke .... The 
helmets were made by hitting a plate of bronze on a wooden pole. ... In his left 
hand he is holding the famous hoplon, or shield. .... which is the SHIELD that the 
heavy Greek Hoplite carried in battle. ..... is named after his shield). [DOC] [TLE] The Age of Armor - Worcester Polytechnic Institute [PAR] Mar 6, 2009 ... Ancient Greek armor, such as the hoplite's shield and helmet, .... named after this 
new style of shield. ... hoplon: His words filled every one of them with daring,

Question: A Hoplite was a soldier named for his hoplon, one of these that was round, heavy & made of wood & bronze
Answer: a shield