Commenting on two key factors in the victory of the Athenians, the book A Soaring Spirit says: “The hoplites, as Greek infantrymen were called, had stronger body armour than their Persian counterparts, sturdier shields and longer spears.
Wanneer dit kommentaar lewer oor die twee sleutelfaktore by die Ateense oorwinning, sê die boek A Soaring Spirit: “Die hopliete, soos Griekse voetsoldate genoem is, het sterker wapenrustings, stewiger skilde en langer spiese as hulle Persiese eweknieë gehad.jw2019 jw2019