ANCIENT EGYPT'S ARMY

WHO WERE THIER LEADERS?

• The Pharoh or A King was the Egyptians most important leader.
• 2 generals lead Upper and Lower Egypt, usually realitives of the Pharoh
• Many times their would be 3 divisions one for the King and each General

WHO WERE THE WARRIORS

• In the Old Kingdom the military was farmers and other workers
• The New Kingdom developed a standing army for safety against enemys
• You could have a career or community service in the military
• Some parents enlisted there kids at the age of 5!

WHAT WEAPONS DID THEY USE

• The Egyptians used a variety of weapons from axes to pitch forks
• The most important weapon was the bow. It could shoot 600ft.

WHO DID THEY FIGHT

• Many times they would fight to conquer more land.
• If they won the battle the losers would have to give them their nice things and land.
• One recorded battle was found in hieroglyphics which Egypt beat the hyksos
• Many battles were fought and won because egypt kept getting larger.

DID THEY HAVE ANY ELITE WARRIORS?
No but they divided the army into 3 groups, archers, infantry and spearman

WERE THEY SUCCESSFUL?
Yes, they conquered and won many battles in Syria and other neighboring countries.

WHAT WAS THE MATERIAL USED IN WEAPONS

• Ebony- a type of wood, was used for bows
• Leather was popular for handles.
• Nice spears used metal for the tips, some were just a rock with a stick.

DID THEY ATTACK OR DEFEND?

• They would only attack if attacked or for goods and land.
• The geography around them gave them a built in defense.
• The Egyptians became better at defending after upper egypt was conquered

BIBLIOGRAPHY

• Ducksters. TSI, n.d. Web. 29 Jan. 2015.
• http://www.experience-ancient-egypt.com/ancient-egyptian-soldiers.html
• http://www.ancientmilitary.com/ancient-egypt-military.html

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