07-13-2004, 06:49 PM
is there actualy any written evidence to say that hoplites never fought in the nude?<br>
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While not exactly an ideal way to fight a battle, in the somewhat warm conditions of greece, if a battle lasted a long time, would cumbersome items of equipment be removed, to aloow a warrior to maintain a level of energy necessary to keep himself alive? i do not claim any expertise, and would welcome correction on any mistakes made<br>
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Diomedes <p></p><i></i>
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While not exactly an ideal way to fight a battle, in the somewhat warm conditions of greece, if a battle lasted a long time, would cumbersome items of equipment be removed, to aloow a warrior to maintain a level of energy necessary to keep himself alive? i do not claim any expertise, and would welcome correction on any mistakes made<br>
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Diomedes <p></p><i></i>