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How and why did peltasts use shields?

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How and why did peltasts use shields?
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02-12-2013, 10:13 AM
Even though the majority of Greek missile troops were peltasts, they still came up against light troops from other countries. Mercenaries, incuding Persian archers and slingers from various islands were common.
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How and why did peltasts use shields? - by Olaf - 02-11-2013, 04:04 PM
How and why did peltasts use shields? - by Ralph Young - 02-12-2013, 10:13 AM

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