How Does a Greek Hoplite Prepare for War #shorts

Full video: We step into the shoes of a Greek Hoplite of the 5th century BC to see what it was like to prepare for war. We begin with a quick discussion of the socio-political status of warriors in ancient Greek history. Next we see what their weapons and armor were like and how these were equipped. This includes everything from their sandals to their greaves, their chest armor, helmets, shields, spears, and more. This includes a look at shield emblems such as the lambda of the Spartan army and the club of Heracles used by Thebes. Finally we look at various camp activities which helped prepare the men for battle. This included sparring, racing, and bathing. Stay tuned for more live history episodes on the history of ancient Greece. CREDITS Research = Chris Das Neves Script = Chris Das Neves Narration = Guy Michaels A huge thanks to our reenactors! Adam Godfrey (@LeonidasSparta-Fun-History) Andrew Yamato (thegreekphalanx.o