Greek Peltasts

[Anonymous]

Obviously not in Sparta, but did the poor/lower class of most Greek city states serve as Peltasts or was this a mercenary role. The rich were the Calvary, the middle class were the hoplites, so what about the poor? Thanks. <p></p><i></i>

[Anonymous]

Classical Greek peltasts were mostly, but not exclusively, mercenaries.<br>
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The lower classes would either fight as light infantry much less well equipped and trained than peltasts, or row in the fleet, or not fight at all. <p></p><i></i>

[JRSCline]

Note that this is not a Roman military topic, so it will be relocated gently to Off Topic.<br>
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Cheers<br>
Jenny <p></p><i></i>