warfare in ancient egypt

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ancient egypt

pharaoh more religious than military ancient times up to new kingdom

the new kingdom (1570-1085BCE)

-new tech

army

centralized control - all under pharhaol

1:10 men conscripted

divisions of 6000

-archers (on chariots & foot)

-infantry -> clubs and shields

-chariots

-support

weapons/technology

egyptian light chariot -> tactic = advance, attack, defense, withdrawal

composite bow

important people

thutmose lll - offensive - ambitious operations

-expansion to northeast and south

-Battle of Megiddo => egypt against canaanites

navy

control of Israel, Palestine, Syria