Armor in the late fifth century bc.

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Armor in the late fifth century bc.

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07-06-2010, 02:46 PM

Now I am going to ask one of those 'detail' questions, I have read references to 'thigh guards' used by hoplites, but I dont remember seeing an image of an original or a re-construction, it would certainly be wise to protect the thigh area, considering that a simple cut to the thigh (femoral artery) could result in death within minutes if not seconds. Would anyone care to elaborate on this seemingly rare piece of equipment?

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Armor in the late fifth century bc. - by Dithyrambus - 07-04-2010, 03:12 AM

Re: Armor in the late fifth century bc. - by Giannis K. Hoplite - 07-04-2010, 04:35 AM

Re: Armor in the late fifth century bc. - by Paullus Scipio - 07-04-2010, 05:56 AM

Re: Armor in the late fifth century bc. - by Gaius Julius Caesar - 07-04-2010, 06:50 AM

Re: Armor in the late fifth century bc. - by Paullus Scipio - 07-04-2010, 07:02 AM

Re: Armor in the late fifth century bc. - by Dithyrambus - 07-04-2010, 04:54 PM

Re: Armor in the late fifth century bc. - by Dithyrambus - 07-04-2010, 06:10 PM

Re: Armor in the late fifth century bc. - by Giannis K. Hoplite - 07-04-2010, 06:21 PM

Re: Armor in the late fifth century bc. - by Dithyrambus - 07-04-2010, 06:52 PM