Known as a hoplon—from which is derived the name of its bearer, the hoplite—the shield was, together with the spear, the most important weapon of the Spartan warrior. Each shield was circular ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — More than 250 National Guard service members from Southern Illinois are set to deploy this weekend in support of Operation Spartan Shield, a U.S. Central Command operation in ...

Famous quotes and anecdotes associated with the Spartans: Herodotus reports that just before the Battle of Thermoplyae, a Spartan warrior named ... "Come back with your shield - or on it ...