concept
Peltasts
peltasts
Light infantry armed with the small shield (pelta), a Macedonian troop-type.
Reading notes
- The History of Rome, Book 31 §26 targeteers, whom they call peltasts
The peltasts, light Macedonian infantry armed with the small shield (pelta), set in ambush by Philip.
- The History of Rome, Book 33 §4 peltasts
Light targeteers of the Macedonian army, armed with the small shield (pelta).