Hoplite infantrymen were the military ... adopted tactics to overcome the close combat favored by Greek armies. During the 5th century BC, swords became increasing shorter as tactics changed ...

In ancient Sparta, the Agoge prepared boys for a lifetime of military service with harsh training that emphasised strength ...

The guided missiles of their day, triremes were the key to Athens' greatness in the 5th century BC. According to the Ancient Greek historian ... would be up to 30 hoplite infantrymen.