Iphikratous Hoplitai Shield

[Spartan198]

What's the name of the shield carried by Iphikratous Hoplitai? It resembles the thureos,but the shape is slightly different.

[Ibrahim]

it's just a different looking thureos

[General Appo]

And a bit smaller. At least according to the unit description.

[Spartan198]

I just found it in the description at the EB site a minute ago. The boots on these guys are a nice touch,too.

[MeinPanzer]

According to the historical sources, Iphikrates' peltasts carried 'symmetrical' pelte. What symmetrical means in this case is hotly debated, and suggestions include circular shields, oblong shields, and crescent-shaped shields.

[Watchman]

Well, that was Iphicrates' originals anyway - a good century or so earlier than the EB starting date. Lots of water in the Volga since then and all.

[Torvus]

Well, that was Iphicrates' originals anyway - a good century or so earlier than the EB starting date. Lots of water in the Volga since then and all.
If Iphikrates is a century before the starting date, then how come he's at the head of that huge army in Thermon?

[Watchman]

Yeah, the name was so unique...

[Maeran]

Well, he does keep stopping and saying things like

"When I was young this was all fields. And Phillip of bloody Macedon hadn't stolen my ideas."