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Choose a Page:What was the Parthenon?What was a trireme?*What did a Greek soldier wear in b...*Why was the marketplace important?What were Greek houses like?How was Greek pottery made? What did a Greek soldier wear in battle? A Greek foot soldier was called a hoplite. He wore a linen shirt with metal armour plates on the shoulders. A bronze breastplate covered his chest and stomach, and greaves (shin guards) covered his legs. He wore a bronze helmet with a tall crest on his head. The hoplite carried a shield and a spear. Around his waist was a belt with a short sword. Hoplites fought in close formation.   Previous: Back Book: Best Ever Q&A Section: History Chapter: Ancient Greece