CHAPTER ONE Gaining an Edge 4 CHAPTER TWO Winning Weapons 10 CHAPTER THREE Protection Technology 22 CHAPTER FOUR Vehicles of Victory 30 Fast Facts 42 Stop and Think 44 Glossary 46 Learn More 47 Index 48 About the Author 48 CONTENTS
CHAPTER ONE GAINING AN EDGE the Greek hoplite warriors stand ready to move into battle They overlap their bronze covered shields forming a wall Their armor is made of layered fabric thick enough to deflect enemy attacks Each hoplite grips a spear eight feet 2 4 m long The spear's central ridge makes the tip stronger At their sides each hoplite carries a double edged sword Its well balanced blade makes it easy to swing Greek hoplites used a tight formation called a phalanx to shield another one
