What's the name of the shield carried by Iphikratous Hoplitai? It resembles the thureos,but the shape is slightly different.
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What's the name of the shield carried by Iphikratous Hoplitai? It resembles the thureos,but the shape is slightly different.
it's just a different looking thureos
And a bit smaller. At least according to the unit description.
I just found it in the description at the EB site a minute ago. The boots on these guys are a nice touch,too.
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.
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?Quote:
Originally Posted by Watchman
Yeah, the name was so unique...
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."