Athenian Warrior-Hoplite - Battle of Marathon against Persian Empire, 490 retailer BC - Pivotal moment in European History - Copper Plated Alabaster

Condition: New, Made in Greece.
Material: Copper Plated Alabaster

Dimensions (approximately):
Height: 28 cm - 11 inches
Width: 18 cm - 7,1 inches
Length: 10 cm - 3,9 inches
Weight: 2000 g

The principal component of any Greek military system was the Hoplite Phalanx. Hoplites were armored infantrymen who fought in a dense linear formation, also known as the phalanx. Typically, hoplites were armed with a long spear, a short sword, and a circular bronze shield. They were further protected (if they could afford it) by a bronze helmet, bronze breastplate, greaves for their legs, and ankle guards.
Classical Greek warfare seemed to have consisted primarily of the clash of hoplite phalanxes from different city-states in conflict. The basic formation of hoplite phalanx seems to be consistent throughout other Greek city-states. Hoplites were organized into regiments (lokhoi) that were often several hundred men strong and fought in ranks typically of eight or more men deep (a phalanx). There is greater morale in a deeper formation — hoplites felt safer with more men around then, which in turn improved the overall cohesion of the army.
Greek hoplites were so close to each other in their formation that half the shield of one soldier protected his neighbor on his left side. Typically, the Greek hoplite phalanx advanced towards their enemy at a walk accompanied by rhythmic music. The fighting happened in very close quarters and only ended when one side eventually broke rank. Hoplites retreated only over a short distance to maintain the protective close formation.
Athens had a system of compulsory military service for 18 to 20-year-olds, but during times of war and conflict, any male citizen up to the age of 60 could be called up for active service. This meant that Athenian hoplites, which formed the largest part of the Athenian military, were not professional soldiers and lacked military experience.
Athenian hoplites were essential in obtaining a Greek victory over the Persians during the Battle of Marathon in 490 BCE. The Greek army, led by the Athenian Polemarch (military commander) Kallimachos or Miltiades fielded about retailer 9,000 hoplites. The Persians' tactics in this battle consisted of archers followed by a cavalry charge.
The Battle of Marathon was a long battle, but Greek hoplites were able to get the upper hand on the Persian army and eventually pushed them back, breaking Persian lines and confusing the Persian soldiers. As the Persians attempted to retreat, the left and right sides of the Athenian phalanx closed in on the Persians and attacked, inflicting heavy casualties.
The Athenian army rapidly expanded throughout the sixth century BCE, which promoted not just the inclusion of more Athenian hoplites, but an increase in men occupying other ground military positions. Throughout the fifth and sixth centuries, the Athenian ground military saw increased use of light infantry to support and be a substitute for Athenian hoplites.

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