Basic tactical regiment of the 5th century Spartan army, numbering 1000. The Spartan army at Plataea numbered 5000, divided into five lochoi. By the end of the 5th century, as Sparta's population waned, the lochoi was reduced to half it former strength. In the 4th century, its strength was reduced again to a mere 144 men.Among the ASCA Spartan Army...