The hoplite (armoured infantry) carried a 3 yard spear called a doru, a short short called a Xiphos, and a Hoplon shield. They also wore a Bronze breastplate, greaves, and helmet, although later Spartans abandoned the breast plate and helmet, the shield provided enough protection.
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Their light infantry used bows, javelins, knives and rocks, and were unarmored.
