06-05-2011, 11:27 AM
Thank you for responding! Yes, i would imagine the short sword would be great in the the phalanx formation, you don't require a lot of room to maneuver it. You could probably stab around your opponents shield straight into their neck without much trouble or stab at their thigh from beneath. truly a weapon perfectly suited for the phalanx. I guess i should rephrase my question since there was no standardization in arms. what sword was most commonly used by the spartans during the persian wars? Also would it be possibly for a hoplite to carry more than one sword, are there any depiction in art of such a thing?