hoplites (ὁπλῖται),
Greek heavy infantry. Equipment included bronze helmet of varying shape, corslet, originally of bronze, but later of leather or linen, and bronze greaves; sometimes extras such as arm-guards. Most important was a circular shield of wood or stiffened leather, faced with bronze, about 80 cm. (... ...
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