The Greek Warrior

Information about ancient Greek warriors

By: Trevor Smith & Jake Rhodes

Facts On Greek Warriors

• Ancient Greek warriors were called hoplites, named after their shield, the hoplon.

• Warriors carried long spears, called doru.• Warriors also carried short swords, called xiphos,

as a secondary weapon.• Warrior armor, shields and weapons were passed

down through generations.• Greek warriors fought in phalanx-like tactical

formation consisting of heavily armed soldiers standing shoulder to shoulder.

• Ancient Greek warriors were citizen soldiers, except for the professional army of Sparta.

References

1. http://www.ancientmilitary.com/greek-warriors.htm

2. http://www.pinterest.com/johnjameshill/greek-warriors/

3. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phalanx

4. http://ancientmilitary.com/spartan-weapons.htm

5. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizen_Soldiers

6. Google imageshttp://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CAcQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sword-forum.com%2Fviewtopic.php%3Fp%3D190651&ei=x_ZoVLKvEI23yATTn4KAAw&bvm=bv.79142246,d.aWw&psig=AFQjCNFBZgtnK1QJNqs0IcJp35oko13i4Q&ust=1416251450496148

Questions

1. What is your favorite weapon from used by Greek warriors?

2. Would you want to be a Greek warrior? Why?

3. How did the Greek warriors win at battle?

4. Why did Greek warriors use short swords?

5. How did Greek warriors get their weapons and armor?

Long spears, called doru in right hand

Greek shield called hoplon

Bronze breastplate50 to 60 pounds

City state design on the crest of helmet

Greaves for shin protection

Short swords called xiphos,secondary weapon

Hoplites

Greek Phalanx Formation

Greek warriors fought in phalanx-like tactical formation consisting of heavily armed soldiers standing shoulder to shoulder, with shields interlocked.

Conclusion

Greek warriors were the heavily armed and highly trained premier soldiers of the ancient world starting around 1600BC.

The Greek warriors perfected heavy infantry tactics, and when united, were able to defeat two invasions by Persia’ the super-power of the ancient world.