The reign of Thutmosis III (1491-1449) was instrumental in fulfilling the promise of the Egyptian hegemony over her neighbors. At the Battle of Megiddo in 1469, the young Pharoah destroyed an army of rebels, leading one of the divisions himself. Fighting some 17 military campaigns, Thutmosis expanded the Egyptian Empire into Mesopotamia, and to the limits of the Hittite Empire in Asia Minor. Egyptian ships had control of the Mediterranean. The army of Ramses (1299-1232) at Kadesh was also a powerful force. The success of this army historically needs no elaboration. The expansionist Egyptian Empire fought against any and all neighbours with little regard for the size of the enemy armies until the death of Ramses III in 1167. From that point on, Egyptian power and influence slowly waned.

Though utilising light chariots, the Egyptians often added javelinmen to the standard archer crews, allowing the chariots to fight against heavier opponents. Chariot runners may screen the chariots and may be freely charged through. Use the upgraded, mixed close order foot units to aggressively attack. Chariot attacks straight up the middle or along one flank may be augmented by a flank assault up a water feature with ship-borne foot. The Egyptians also have numbers of loose order troops for fighting in rough delaying terrain as well. This is a good, three-dimensional army for any player.

Enemies: Syro-Canaanite, Mycenaean, Hittites, Early Hebrew, Sea Peoples, Midianite Arabs, Aramaen/Phoenician/Cypriot and Hyksos.

More Armies for Ancient Chariot Era Warfare

Hyksos 1750-1350 BC
Syro-Canaanite 1700-1000BC
Minoan / Early Mycenean 1500-1250BC
Elamite 1500-639BC
Hittites 1500-1180BC
Trojan War 1250-1150BC
New Kingdom Egyptians 1500-1005BC
Assyrian 1400-745BC