Linothorax again

[hoplite14gr]

Well a decimation of the middle artisan class during and after the peoponessian war meant that there were fewr skilled people and scarce materials. That why we see the ascenacy of the peltast and ekdomos.
That canpartlky explain the lack of references.
Philip certainly made sure to arm his troops heavily and Greek city state took advantage of the brioef respite to arm themselves. that why heavy infantry reappears in the Hellenistic age.
Also it is estimated only 15% of ancient sources survive.
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