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Every near-center warrior’s feet meet the churned ground, with weight carried over a planted or forward-striding leg. Each spear is enclosed by one hand and each round Greek shield is strapped against its bearer’s forearm. The three Persian and Saka pursuers physically occupy the opening between the separated remnants of the Greek center. The two Greek hoplites move away from the advancing vanguard while remaining inside the same central breach. Both deeper Greek wings angle inward toward opposite sides of the Persian center body, while the displaced flank troops fall away from their pressure. Each near-center warrior is approximately 1.7 metres tall; each Greek round shield is about 0.9 metre across and covers torso to upper shin. It is 490 BCE: Greek hoplites in varied bronze helmets, linen or bronze body protection, short tunics, greaves, and round shields; Persian and Saka infantry in layered tunics, trousers, soft or pointed caps.; Trampled earth, dry grass, matte bronze and iron, painted wood, leather, linen, wool, and woven shield material.; Handheld thrusting spears, round strapped hoplite shields, Persian infantry shields, forged helmets, and close-order foot formations.", "style_description": {"aesthetics": "Tense reversal within a battle whose shallow center has truly given way.. 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