Hoplites (/ ˈhɒplaɪts / HOP-lytes[1][2][3]) (Ancient Greek: ὁπλῖται, romanized: hoplîtai [hoplîːtai̯]) were citizen-soldiers of Ancient Greek city-states who were primarily armed with spears and …

Feb 9, 2013 · A hoplite (from ta hopla meaning tool or equipment) was the most common type of heavily armed foot-soldier in ancient Greece from the 7th to 4th centuries BCE...

Hoplite, heavily armed ancient Greek foot soldier whose function was to fight in close formation. Until his appearance, probably in the late 8th century BCE, individual combat predominated in …

5 days ago · Battle Tactics and Strategy Hoplites fought in a formation called the phalanx, a tight rectangle of soldiers advancing as one unit. Success depended on discipline, cohesion, and …

Oct 17, 2025 · Greek hoplites, armed with a variety of weapons and bronze armor, were an incredibly strong military force and innovators of a battlefield formation known as the phalanx.

Dec 16, 2024 · The hoplite emerged as a significant military figure in ancient Greece. Understanding their origins highlights how they evolved from previous soldier types and how …

Oct 3, 2025 · A hoplite was a heavily armed ancient Greek foot soldier who served from roughly the late 8th century BC through the 4th century BC. They formed the backbone of Greek …

Hoplites were central to the military and social fabric of ancient Greek city-states. Their distinctive armor, weapons, and disciplined phalanx formation made them formidable warriors on the …

Nov 21, 2025 · This is the second part of what looks like it’ll be end up as a four part series discussing the debates surrounding ancient Greek hoplites, the heavy infantry of the Archaic …

Sep 23, 2025 · The Lycian hoplite is not a cheap Greek copy, but a product of his own local history and identity, one that arose via a broader shared culture of warfare that extended …