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In the Olden Days, the Shield Type That Was Used the Most Was The 'hoplon,' which came from the Greeks and had a round shape made from both wood and bronze. These shields developed from their earlier forms, which were completely made of bronze. Shields made during the Middle Ages were used to protect knights or soldiers from attacks with their enemies' weapons. They were also used as weapons themselves. At the Pella academy, knights learned to use shields as weapons. These shields, either oval or round, were made from light but strong wood, with leather added for extra support. The edges were covered in metal for extra safety. Every shield had a hole in the middle, linked by a hand grip on the inside and a shield boss on the outside. Knights often used spears, swords, axes, and bows and arrows with their shields. It's crucial to understand that a shield was more than just a weapon; it was like armor. This is why knights who wore heavy armor rarely used shields, and why hoplites didn't wear armor on their torso and upper legs because the shield provided almost complete protection.