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Hoplites were Citizen militia, probably appearing in the late seventh century B.C. Hoplites generally consisted of the Middle class, as they could afford equipment. As Greece was an agriculture Society, it could not afford a standing professional army- with the exception of Sparta-as a result warfare in Greece was intended to be decisive. Most wars were concluded with surprisingly few deaths, sometimes in even one pitched battle. However Hoplites began to decline over the centuries, with the Peloponnesian war more focus went on to Peltasts (Light skirmishers), navies, mercenaries, and seige engines. This also had the effect of greatly increasing the death toll, with this war and those following it would tire Greece out, enough to facilitate a relatively easy conquest by Macedonia 66 years later. After this, Hoplite warfare began to die out and be replaced with the more flexible Macedonian variety.
 
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Revision as of 19:44, 13 September 2007

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The Hoplite was the backbone of Hellenic warfare, as the legionnaire would become that of the Romans.

Overview

Gameplay

All Hoplites have the ability to form the deadly phalanx formation. They are nearly impervious to frontal assaults, however they are generally slow and cumbersome, their rigid formation can easily be exploited with attacks to the side or rear. Generally Hoplites should be used in the Hammer and Anvil tactic Alexander The Great employed. The Hoplites hold the enemy, while another force (Be it calvary or more maneuverable infantry) destroys the enemy by the rear. It is wise to always support a Hoplite line with lighter infantry in case of Flanking maneuvers.

Units

Greek Cities

  • Militia Hoplites
  • Hoplites
  • Armoured Hoplites
  • Spartan Hoplites

Macedon

  • Militia Hoplites

The Seleucid Empire

  • Militia Hoplites

Thrace

  • Milita Hoplites

History

Hoplites were Citizen militia, probably appearing in the late seventh century B.C. Hoplites generally consisted of the Middle class, as they could afford equipment. As Greece was an agriculture Society, it could not afford a standing professional army- with the exception of Sparta-as a result warfare in Greece was intended to be decisive. Most wars were concluded with surprisingly few deaths, sometimes in even one pitched battle. However Hoplites began to decline over the centuries, with the Peloponnesian war more focus went on to Peltasts (Light skirmishers), navies, mercenaries, and seige engines. This also had the effect of greatly increasing the death toll, with this war and those following it would tire Greece out, enough to facilitate a relatively easy conquest by Macedonia 66 years later. After this, Hoplite warfare began to die out and be replaced with the more flexible Macedonian variety.

See Also