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Trojan War lasted 10 years and started sometime in the 13th century.
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King Agamemnon of Mycenae was the leader of the coalition of Greek forces.
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The Trojan army was defending the great city of Troy with the help of Apollo, Aphrodite, Ares, and Leto.
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Men sometimes fought on chariots but mostly on foot using spears and swords and protecting theirselfs with shield, helmet, and armour for the chest and legs.
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Paris was the first one to throw his spear but only hit Menelaos shield and did not harm him. Menelaos threw his spear with tremendous force and went threw the shield of Paris. Paris was close to losing but was saved by Aphrodite.
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Ajax and Hektor were coming to a mortal combat but were stopped by their comrades. Both saying goodye to each other and exchanging gifts.
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Hektor led the Trojans to attack the Greeks, leading them in panic back to their ships.
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Achilles was the greatest warrior in Greece, Agamemnon sent an appeal to Achilles but he refused.
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Achilles found out about the death of his good friend Patroklos he was very mad and swore to get revenge on the Trojans.
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Achilles killed Hektor by stabing him in the throat. He then stripped Hektor and tied him by his ankles to his chariot. Achilles dragged Hektor back to the Greek camp.
