Military chief Spartan hoplites. 418 BC
Center of the Greek state Lacedaemon is the city of Sparta. At the head of the government of Sparta were two kings, limited in their actions by the Council of Elders. In the case of war in a campaign set off one of the kings, while the other stayed home. A well-trained and disciplined Spartan army has long been considered the best in all of Greece. The army was divided into six moras. Each mora (576 warriors) consisted of four Lochs, Loch (144 people) - two of Pentecosts, Pentecost (72 people) - two enomotias, enomotia of 36 warriors. Mora commanded polemarh, Loh - lohag, Pentecost - pentekoster, Enomotia - enomotarh.
The hallmark of the Spartan warrior was chiton in blood-red color, called eksomida. Right sleeve eksomidy could drop, freeing the shoulder. This allowed more freedom to operate weapon during the battle. Spartans have traditionally had long hair and beards, but shave the upper lip. During the hike Lacedaemon hoplite was obliged to part with a spear for a moment. Round Shield goplon made of wood and covered with sheet bronze. The shield depicted letter "L" (lambda), meaning Lacedaemon. The helmet was the second most important element of protection. In 5 BC Shell and Corinthian helmet have fallen into disuse and a new type of helmet - Pylos, echoing the shape of a felt hat. Cross-hair comb was the captain's difference.