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The Egyptian Army. The military in Egypt and the Near East.
Pharaoh Thutmose III and the Battle of Megiddo
The 18th Dynasty Egyptian Pharaoh Thutmose III waged the Battle of Megiddo against the prince of Kadesh and his allies.
Battle of Kadesh
The Battle of Kadesh was fought between Egypt under Ramses II and the Hittites.
Ancient Egyptian Chariot Making
An article on the development of the Egyptian chariot says that it was lightweight probably because of a shortage of Egyptian timber. Egyptian chariot innovations include fixing the squeaky wheels and making the driver stand.
Pelusium
At Pelusium the invincible army of Sennacherib met defeat at the teeth of rodents.
Neolithic Warfare
Article from the Quarterly Journal of Military History, by Arther Ferrill, on the origins of war and the development of weaponry.
Pharaoh Thutmose III - the Napoleon of Ancient Egypt
A long, illustrated article using a wide variety of sources.

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