This sword has a straight blade and is double edged. Soldiers used this weapon for close combat using either a stabbing or slash and cut motion.
Added:
2nd Jun 2010 by Luton Museums
Subjects:
Design and Technology, Geography, History
Key Stages:
Key Stage 2
Keywords:
Hoplite Armour Greek soldier war warfare figting sword Xiphos ancient Greece Sparta Athens weapon protective protection battle BC
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Replica Ancient Greek armour: Sword (Xiphos)
