ANCIENT WARFARE: Volume 16.2 The Coming of the Hoplite

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Theme: The Coming of the Hoplite
* The Rise of the Greek Heavy Spearman - Going Hoplite
* The Development of Greek Swords in the Archaic Age - The Cutting Edge
* Hoplite Against Hoplite at the Battle of Delium, 424 BC - Enemies of Old
* Combat Motivations of the Classical Hoplite - Tremble or Assemble
* The Decline of Hoplite Armour - Arrows and Bronze

Features:
* The Panoply of a Roman consul, 218 - 201 BC - Dressed to Impress
* The Environmental Impact of Ancient Sieges - Ancient Toilet Warfare
* A Military Food Purchase from Vindolanda - Bacon and Pork Fat
* Divination and Military Decision-Making - Resolving Doubts
* Swords Stirring the Air - The Spatha
* Evidence for Camel Riders in the Roman Army - The Dromedarii