Are Spartans stronger than Romans?

In a 1-on-1 situation the spartan would easily defeat the roman. Armor – Roman’s is better, carried some revolutionary plate armor. Weapon – Spartan’s is better. While roman had a short little puny sword, the spartans had a long spear.

How did the Romans beat Sparta?

As well as the Cretans, he hired 3,000 mercenaries and 10,000 citizens. The Romans and their allies then advanced upon Sellasia not far north of Sparta. The Romans were defeated in a small battle and they retreated. The Romans then won another battle against the Spartans and forced them to retreat into the city.

How were the Spartans different from other Greeks?

Unlike such Greek city-states as Athens, a center for the arts, learning and philosophy, Sparta was centered on a warrior culture. Male Spartan citizens were allowed only one occupation: soldier. Indoctrination into this lifestyle began early.

Did Rome come before Sparta?

After the division of the Roman Empire, Sparta underwent a long period of decline, especially in the Middle Ages, when many of its citizens moved to Mystras. Modern Sparta is the capital of the southern Greek region of Laconia and a center for processing citrus and olives.

Did Romans fight Vikings?

Yes, the Eastern Roman Empire based in Constantinople did encounter the Scandinavian Vikings as traders and warriors.

What is the difference between the Spartan and Roman fighting styles?

The Spartans used their spears as javelins preferring the spear to use bows and arrows, the Spartans thought them cowardly. The Romans had spears but their fighting style was to use it more as a defensive or close quarter combat deterrent. The Roman ranks used their short sword in a more hand to hand environment. SPARTAN 95/100 LEGIONNAIRE 92/100

Who was more powerful the Spartans or the Romans?

The Romans, no doubt about it. The Spartans were strong, but unfortunately the Spartans were also Greek, which meant they were used to fighting the Greek way–phalanx versus phalanx on nice, flat ground, with horses and archers mainly being there to protect the phalanges’ flanks.

What will the Roman and Sparta armies look like in real life?

We will have a spartan army of the golden age of Sparta, made up of the finest Hoplites the world has ever seen. The roman army will be the classic legionaries: disciplined, skilled, and deadly. Both sides will also be wearing their badass armor.

How would the Spartans have lost to the Romans?

Except for their aggressiveness, the Spartans would lose to the Romans when you look at every angle. Unlike Athens, the Spartans were not as technologically-advanced. The naval battles against the Persians were mainly by the Athenians who build a strong fleet of triremes.