轻盾兵

轻盾兵 (希腊语：πελταστής）是起源于色雷斯和培奥尼亚的一种轻装步兵，此类步兵交战时会携带盾牌。武器则是以标枪为主。轻盾兵会将标枪直接扔向敌军。前390年，雅典将军伊菲克拉特斯手下的轻盾兵部队在利开翁之役中击败了斯巴达的一支方阵。

轻盾兵

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