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===Sparta===
[[File: Riace bronzes - Statue A- Ancient Greek warrior.jpg|thumb|upright|An Ancient Greek warrior in bronze, [[Riace bronzes]], {{Circa|450 BCE}}.]]
The [[Spartan Army]] was one of the earliest known professional armies. Boys were sent to a [[barracks]] at the age of seven or eight to train for becoming a soldier. At the age of thirty, they were released from the barracks and allowed to marry and have a family. After that, men devoted their lives to war until their retirement at the age of 60. The Spartan Army was largely composed of [[hoplite]]s, equipped with arms and armor nearly identical to each other. Each hoplite bore the Spartan emblem and a scarlet uniform. The main pieces of this armor were a round shield, a spear and a helmet.