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Phalanx

Phalanx. Phalanx Selection. Physically fit (heavy armor – 50-70 pounds & no ventilation Better nourished middle-class (better able to cope with strain) Tendency to grow beards as shock-absorbers to minimize chafing of helmets Lowest class socially formed phalanx.

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Phalanx

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  1. Phalanx

  2. Phalanx Selection • Physically fit (heavy armor – 50-70 pounds & no ventilation • Better nourished middle-class (better able to cope with strain) • Tendency to grow beards as shock-absorbers to minimize chafing of helmets • Lowest class socially formed phalanx

  3. “Men wear their helmets and their breastplates for their own needs, but they carry shields for the men of the entire line” –Plutarch (Greek philosopher and historian)

  4. Shield was referred as a hoplon • Soldier’s name was hoplon or hoplite • 8 foot spear

  5. The Concept • Head on, straight level ground • Common in greek valleys (occupy entire width) • Short battles as men needed to get back to their jobs as artisans, farmers, trademen (Sparta was only full—time military)

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