Ancient Armies of the Middle East (M-a-A #109)

This text by Terence Wise explores some of the fascinating peoples who comprised the ancient armies of the Middle East: the Sumerians, who were the first to introduce the use of bronze into warfare, and were centuries ahead of the Egyptians in the use of the wheel -- The Akkadians, whose citizen army was composed almost entirely of light troops -- The Babylonians, whose people were granted land in return for army service -- the horned warriors of the Elamites -- the Egyptians, with thier heavy spearmen and archers -- the tribal and warlike Libyans -- Nubians and Ethiopians -- Hyksos -- the armies of the Hittite Empire -- the Sea People and others.