Greek Hoplites were heavy infantry soldiers, citizen-soldiers who equipped themselves when called to fight for the poleis or city-state.

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Sources:

Greek Hoplite vs Persian Warrior: 499–479 BC
By Chris McNab

Historical Dictionary of Ancient Greek Warfare
By Iain Spence

Spartan Warrior 735–331 BC
By Duncan B Campbell

Athenian Democracy at War
By David M. Pritchard

The Hutchinson Dictionary of Ancient and Medieval Warfare
edited by Peter Connolly, John Gillingham, John Lazenby