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@dreamcastknight

Жыл бұрын

@1:10 every time I think of an Egyptian army I think of Yule Brenner whipping his chariot forward to get the Israelites during therir flight in The Ten Commandments. For some reason it always stuck in my head. Any hoo back to the vid

@dravenocklost4253

Жыл бұрын

Happy to see you again Metatron 👍

@mkdemigodzillawarrior

Жыл бұрын

Hey I tried using the code, but it just said it's not the right time.

@ibrahimsuleiman8473

Жыл бұрын

Can you make a video about subsahara body armor.

@scottdoesntmatter4409

Жыл бұрын

You know, with that hat and skirt on, you look JUST like Marge Simpson!

FINALLY!!! ive never seen a comprehensive analysis of Egyptian armies. Mostly ive only seen either amazing and elite chariots or pheasant spearmen in loin cloths and holding cowhide shields. Obviously, there must be more nuance than that. Ive also not seen a comprehensive analysis of the army though their kingdoms and dynasties so it has been difficult for me to build up a good picture.

@filmandfirearms

Жыл бұрын

The Egyptians were using birds as soldiers? They really were advanced

@Intranetusa

Жыл бұрын

Finally we hsve some nuance.

@magivkmeister6166

Жыл бұрын

@@filmandfirearms Yes, they used to dance ƪ(‾.‾“)┐ before battle

@dravenocklost4253

Жыл бұрын

Ah yes, the ancient pheasant levymen

@ironfistovwudang3485

Жыл бұрын

​@@filmandfirearms So funny dude

"Don Metatrone as an Egyptian Thumbnail" is a thing I didn't know I needed!

I'd call prisoners fighting for a pardon penal troopers rather than mercenaries. It's a pretty important distinction to get an understanding as to how many free and willing fighters choose to be a war dog over a civil life. It tells you a lot about the culture if the mercenaries are, free from coercion, plentiful and satisfied with their lot.

@DJRockford83

Жыл бұрын

From my limited understanding the Hebrews (Israelites, Jews, whichever term you want to use) were mercenaries and didn't get paid properly thus their rebellion and exodus. Exodus seems to be a military campaign record if you look at it that way.

@Taeerom

Жыл бұрын

There's a very important distinction ofte made in archeology between conscripts (people forced to do war), soldiers (people whose profession is war), and warriors (people whose vocation is war). Prisoners coerced into military service would certainly be in the "conscript" category, even if they would be considered separate from the regular conscripts by their peers. I'm trying to find "professionals" in different settings, because I find the distinction between warriors castes, or classes and professional soldiers interesting. I hope Metatron covers the merceneries with this in mind. But I suspect that his use of the word in this context his use of "mercenaries" are more akin to "foreigners" than to "professionals". Which is fine. As long as we all agree how someone is using certain words right now, all is good.

@ptolemaiosachaenczyk7657

Жыл бұрын

i dont agree its more "youre cheftain, tribe beaten no more, join our tribe" and the force fighting is a rite of passage

A great subject, Metaltron! I love your approach of not just focusing on one period, but analyzing how Egyptian armies developed over time. Just as with Rome, Egyptian armies changed radically over time to adapt to new challenges and technology.

@metatronyt

Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you liked it

@Tyresio12

Жыл бұрын

Metaltron has a nice ring to it.

@heartsthekitteh6239

Жыл бұрын

@@Tyresio12 A nice metallic ring, yes

I hope you flesh out this series more, Egyptian military prowess gets overlooked. The rampant warlordism of the pre unification period [4000-3200bc] and massive, massive regional fortresses cities of the middle kingdom [2000-1700bc] and hyper manoeuvre tactics of the new kingdom [1550-1100bc].

@justinlast2lastharder749

Жыл бұрын

And it was all for nothing when Rome came Waltzing in...

@vinz4066

Жыл бұрын

@@justinlast2lastharder749 The time Periods that are mentioned were ancient to the Romans.

@brianwashedhunter1150

Жыл бұрын

Greeks fault lol

Egyptian Khopesh +10% damage against Hebrews -50% to river crossing

@ultimateshipper8997

Жыл бұрын

*sea crossing

The most historically accurate movie about ancient Egypt ever produced is Pharaoh (1966). Great depiction based upon a great novel, one of the big productions of the era like Zulu or Waterloo.

I used to have a HUGE Ancient Egypt phase when I was at school. And from that I have multiple albums and books and I have a series of magazines that came with figurines of gods. Sadly most got destroyed but I think I still have Hathor(which according to Ancient Egyptian Horoscope/Guridan Gods is my Guardian...). I've even been to Egypt at some point and I have a Alabaster cat figurine(I used to collect cat figurines. I have quite a bit of them. I'm a huge cat person) from there, a papyrus and Eye of Horus pendant. I have a blue, stone scarab for bracelet too...as family heirloom.

@hansolowe19

Жыл бұрын

Did you walk like an Egyptian?

@charlesghannoumlb2959

Жыл бұрын

@@hansolowe19 how do egyptians walk?? I think they walk like all of us

@MH-ls1xi

Жыл бұрын

@@charlesghannoumlb2959 it's a song dude

@amandag5072

Жыл бұрын

I think I probably collected the same magazine :) I think only one or two figurines have survived and are still lurking on my book shelves.

@hansolowe19

Жыл бұрын

@@charlesghannoumlb2959 (it's a pop song 🎵)

It's a nice introduction. And there is room for much more, like how the Hyksos brought the chariot into Egypt and how the Egyptians learned to use it against them. Then there is another fascinating subject: Greek mercenaries in the later period (6th/5th century BC).

@ironhead2008

Жыл бұрын

There may have been Greek mercs earlier on, i.e. late New Kingdom considering the references to the Ekwesh (I.e. Acheans) in some documents.

@anaussie213

Жыл бұрын

Yep, built the pyramids but couldn't handle some chariots. Dear oh dear.

@overdose8329

Жыл бұрын

Also Libyan mercenaries pre and during the Bronze Age collapse

@fransbuijs808

Жыл бұрын

@@overdose8329 Yep, there was even a Libyan Dynasty.

@choicesii1

Жыл бұрын

Out of the many depictions there are of the hyksos have you ever seen them ride chariots? I've seen them with donkeys and sheep, never a wheel, nor a wagon.

Wow, 2 ancient egypt videos in less than an hour from 2 of my favorite channels! Just watched Kings and Generals video on the oldest recorded battle between Egypt and rebelling canaanites. Now i get to see the equipment the Egyptians would have used in the battle, awesome!!!

@theuniverse5173

Жыл бұрын

Ikr

@vraska8799

Жыл бұрын

i just did the same

Love Metatron from Egypt🇪🇬 Thank you for taking interest in our history

Really enlightening. The armour was certainly not something that comes to mind instantly with Egyptian armies. I'm hoping one day to see you cover Assyrian armies. Not only were they the inventors of the professional standing army (giving them a massive advantage over their neighbors), but they also invented some really strange weapons of war.

@GreatistheWorld

Жыл бұрын

Define strange

@tyranitararmaldo

Жыл бұрын

@@GreatistheWorld A hybrid of a battering ram and a massive archer platform. But the ram moved up and down in a slicing motion instead of back & forth.

@petitpanierdosier3206

Жыл бұрын

We see depictions of ancient egyptians with armor quite often in history book. I don't know you would find it surprising at all to be honest

@tyranitararmaldo

Жыл бұрын

@@petitpanierdosier3206 because most media depictions of Egyptian soldiers show them with little to no armour. You end up forgetting they did it later on.

@SithStudy

Жыл бұрын

Fax. Assyrians are criminally underrated

I would love a comparison video about how the chariot was used in Egyptian, Celtic, even Greek and other cultures as well.

I absolutely love it, I actually knew most of this stuff because back when the History Channel was good when I was young there were a few shows that covered much of Ancient Egyptian warfare including all the different "Ages". Particularly there was a fondness of talking about Ramses the Second not because he was a Master Strategist, but because He as we knew at the time drafted what was essentially the first written Peace Treatise between Egypt and the Hetites after a Major Battle. I don't know if this information is up to date, but at the time it was widely agreed upon that this was the case.

@szarekhthesilent2047

Жыл бұрын

Battle of Khadesh. And yes.

This could not have been better timing for me! I just got into ancient egypt, buying ac origins during the sale and doing some research into the period. It was been so difficult to find good videos that go in depth on the ancient egyptian military so I would love it if this continued. Love the content as always!

@petitpanierdosier3206

Жыл бұрын

AC odyssey is garbage when it comes to historical accuracy

@NautilusSSN571

Жыл бұрын

@@petitpanierdosier3206 Yeah, but it's pretty much the only game filling the niche of exploring ancient Egypt. But NGL it would be better if it took place earlier in history, like during Ramses II kingdom or King Tut, you know Egypt at it's peak

I'd be keen to see more of these. I've found Egyptian armies fascinating ever since i found out the axe was their primary weapon, possibly the only country to have had it so. I'd be interested to see how they faced off against other empires, like the Assyrian spear armies and so on.

@justinlast2lastharder749

Жыл бұрын

The Vikings loved their Axes more than Egyptians ever did...as the Native Americans loved their Tomahawks.

@Matt_Alaric

Жыл бұрын

@@justinlast2lastharder749 The favourite weapon of the Vikings was the spear. The idea they all preferred axes is a bit of a myth.

I enjoyed this introduction. The axes really got me by surprise. I thought it was the spear. Can't wait to see more in the future :)

@ironhead2008

Жыл бұрын

Me too. I wonder if they had similar techniques to the Vikings and Anglo-Saxons: basically keeping the axe in motion via smooth movements once you've started moving it to save effort and energy and exploiting its mass more so do do damage.

@thisdude9363

Жыл бұрын

@@ironhead2008 You would literally just waste energy doing that. Also for the vikings, the spear was their primary and most common weapon. Spear and shield. If for whatever reason you wound up drawing your sidearm, be that a sword, or indeed an axe, you don't need to keep it in motion. You certainly can, but why? You've a shield and you'd need to constantly be moving it out of the way of your twirlies. It'd be a lot easier to just choke your grip up on the handle a bit and trade range and max power for speed. Besides, very few people fighting during the height of the viking age would be decked out in the heaviest armor of the day. You don't need MAX POWER with a good war axe if all a dude's got covering his flesh is a tunic or a bit of padding.

@lamwen03

Жыл бұрын

Spearmen require a fairly heavy training regimen. Handling even a 10ft. spear and maneuvering in formation is not something you pick up in a week or two.

@thisdude9363

Жыл бұрын

@@lamwen03 Spears have been the battlefield choice of untrained militia all the way up to highly trained nobility for literally thousands of years. They really DON'T.

@MrBottlecapBill

Жыл бұрын

@@lamwen03 Yup. I also suspect it was about cost. Remember the state is paying for everything at this point in time and Egypt was not known for it's quality wood although it did have forests back in the early days, the quality hardwood needed for a spear shaft probably needed to be imported. If they did have it, they wanted to use it for ships, charriots, bows supply wagons etc. One spear shaft will haft probably three axes. That's a big material savings. Of course you also need wagons to carry them since marching long distances with a spear is tiresome and adds to the cost. The axe can literally just be hooked to a soldier's belt or stowed in his pack.

You compared Egypt to Tunisia but, you're forgetting Egypt stretches further south than the edge of the North African coast to which the region of Upper Egypt was likely a lot hotter than that of Carthage plus Phoenicians the founders of Carthage weren't exactly African. As for armor you didn't mention the leather scale an example found in the old city of Karanis or the cotton/linen corselet armor. and as for helmets they had padded linen head protection. The issue is these materials usually don't stand the test of time so we find very few examples.

If I close my eyes I imagine Rami Malek fighting against people on Twitter who claim all egyptians are black

@Intranetusa

Жыл бұрын

And fighting against people who claim all Egyptians were white. Rami Malek vs Afrocentrists and Eurocentrists.

@Intranetusa

Жыл бұрын

@You just lost the game You were alive in the 1930s? I recently have read people claim Egyptians were white within the last 2 or 3 years (2019-2022) after they misinterpreted a study about King Tut's genetic analysis (King Tut had genes shared by Europeans and Middle Easterners, so they used that to claim King Tut was actually European).

@cc0767

Жыл бұрын

@@Intranetusa yeah but the difference is nobody seriously claims that

@Intranetusa

Жыл бұрын

@@cc0767 People still seriously claim it all the time. I recently have read people claim Egyptians were white within the last 2 or 3 years (2019-2022) after they misinterpreted a study about King Tut's genetic analysis (King Tut had genes shared by Europeans and Middle Easterners, so they used that to claim King Tut was actually European).

@cc0767

Жыл бұрын

@@Intranetusa oh great you shifted the goalpost from "all egyptians were white" back to "egyptians were not white at all. Yeah egyptians were white. Not all. Bye.

I'm here for the full series! One request, when talking about the different kingdom periods include dates for them. It's hard to get a contextual sense of time otherwise.

I seriously appreciate that you made this video. I honestly feel this topic is not covered in mainstream Egyptology. You have done your research well. Well done, mate 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

As a professional Egyptologist, serving infantry officer, and military historian, very well done, Metatron - bravissimo!

Egyptians, a fascinating topic! Can't wait to learn about them from you

One of the most obvious questions: how does the availability of certain resources dictate the use of weapons and armor. For example: you need plenty of long wooden sticks for spears. For armor you need metals.

@brittakriep2938

Жыл бұрын

For armour, you need metalls? Modern ,bulletpdoof' armour is made of high quality ,plastic' fibres , strengthened with ceramic plates. In pre wwl and wwl era there had been armour made of silk and other cloth/ textile, as far as i know, rich indian noblemen used thick silk vests for centuries. In middlrage europe padded ,Gambeston' , made of cloth was used, and on some ,South Sea' Islands padded armour made of Coconut fibres was used.

@asimian8500

Жыл бұрын

Yes. For instance, the compound bow was a technological innovation because it was invented due to lack of sufficient wood and ended up being far superior to a wooden bow. The compound bow was created originally on the steppes by Indo-Europeans who also created the war chariot and domesticated the horse. The New Kingdom obtained the compound bow, horse, and chariot from the Hyksos (15th Dynasty during the Second Intermediate Period) who were from the Middle East and Semitic. The Hyksos were driven out before the start of the New Kingdom (18th Dynasty and the era of warrior pharaohs like Ramses, Thutmose)

@spicemarine1884

Жыл бұрын

@@brittakriep2938 please delete your account you sound unbelievably unintelligent

That's a good start. I always was semi-curious about Egyptians, especially since their prominent use in media but never thought of getting too deep into them. AC Origins also did it's part to it but I'm not sure AC is too much of an accurate and reliable source of information's. They obviously had to adjust some things and make up others to work as a game. So I hope this will become stable series from Metatron.

First Kings and Generals, and now Metatron. You guys are spoiling me with Egyptian documentaries today. 🔥🔥🔥

I hope to see more detailed video on chariots in a future video. There are quite a few innovations attributed to the Egyptians including more spokes, axle in the back (to smooth the ride and allow greater speed) a steam-bent tongue (helps act as a shock absorber) attached such that it slides in and out a bit where it connects to the axle (again, shock absorption and resist rollover). The video "Building Pharoh's Chariot" may be a good one to make reference to, both to show people as well as to analyze/critique: kzread.info/dash/bejne/YoCj1stmh6Wxj84.html I look forward to your video on chariots :)

@spacetiger5076

Жыл бұрын

I also would like a video on the chariots of the ancient Celts/Irish.

@brittakriep2938

Жыл бұрын

@@spacetiger5076 : In german a ,war charriot' is a ,Streitwagen'. In swedish a ,stridsvagn' is a tank.

I've been wanting a video about Egyptian military/arms/organization from you for years! Happy to finally see it!

My first image that came to mind when you asked about the Egyptian Army is the images of the soldiers from tomb frescos of the men with sheilds, axes, and bows and Chariots

Yes!! This is awesome because I’ve been wondering when and what armor was used by the ancient Egyptians for EVER! Also now I know what armor to dress my character in Conan Exiles so it’s *historically accurate.* 😎

I would love a video on ancient Celts especially the ones from the British Isles.Other than Braveheart and bagpipes, Celts mostly seem portrayed as a bunch of wild naked guys running at Roman soldiers while a druid wearing a leaf crown looks on.

Great stuff! I'd wish for it to be a longer series. I mean it is hard to claim that ancient egypt is an underrated civilization but its military side certainly is.

Great subbject and as always very well prepared and studied, i love the accademic approach you use sir in your episode preparation, keep up the great work

The closest I ever came to seeing an ancient Egyptian army were Ramses' forces near the end of The Ten Commandments. But I always wondered how accurate it could be.

@asimian8500

Жыл бұрын

Not very accurate as Jews were not enslaved by Egyptians. In fact, the Hyksos (15th Dynasty during the Second Intermediate Period) were Semitic people from the Middle East (believed to be from Canaan; Israelites were originally Canaanites) who conquered Lower Egypt and enslaved Egyptians. They were called Shepard Kings and the Egyptians revolted against these foreign rulers. Thebes was the center of this struggle. Eventually, the Hyksos were driven from their capital city of Avaris on the Nile Delta after a siege and all Hyksos were expelled and driven out of Egypt. Many archaeologists believe Jewish slavery by Egyptians and flight from Egypt to be fictitious. I don't believe the flight was fictitious as I mentioned that the Hyksos were driven out of Egypt.

@sonofthebearking3335

Жыл бұрын

Many archaeologists would claim that. Egyptian pharaohs were also notorious for claiming the achievements of their predecessors and erasing history to 'prove' it. The pharaoh whose kingdom actually defeated the sea peoples also lists 'Exterminating the Israelites' among his achievements. If you ask me it's as Sore a talking point to ancient Egyptians as it is to Modern atheists in any field with a chip on their shoulder.

@mandragoradravgis

Жыл бұрын

@@sonofthebearking3335 @a Simian Gentlemen please, for clarification: my curiosity and statement was about the Egyptian army's depiction in said movie, nothing more.

@raclark2730

Жыл бұрын

Egyptian territory at the time Ramses II included the Saini and beyond into the " promised land ". Its a crock of shite.

Great video. I would like to learn more about the armies of the ancient world that usually don't get so much attention.

Please continue this series! It's a fascinating topic I would love to know more about!

I really hope you continue this series. Your video just dropped around the same time, that my interest for the old Egyptians has been rekindled! Talk about fortunate timing :D

As always, a very Excellent Overview of the Ancient Egyptian Military. Looking forward to your other and always high quality informative presentations.

Yes, give me all the Egyptian content! Great video, and would absolutely not mind some more content on ancient or medieval africa.

Great kickoff Rafaele to the Egypt Kingdoms - always loved, studied and also visited Egypt and their history, so great you dig in! Regarding the armour.....it was so way far back in time, compare what other regions had 7000 years ago - and their enemies didn't challenge them yet. They acquired new tactics and weapons learning from them. Classic Egypt was very much isolated in the beginning - due to the Nile gods they very early developed a high culture compared to everybody around. You could view them as a laboratory of culture. Again very excited to see more of Egypt from your side!!!

It was something different, and yeah the warfare of the Egyptians isn't heard much so it is nice to hear more about it. One question, why didn't you wear the Roman Helmet?

Wanted a video from you all about Egyptian warfare for ages! Love to see it!!

Egyptian archery needs its own video

Loved this video, mate! Good to see you showing some love to Egypt, a very interesting civilization to say the least

I enjoy your content so much when it´s about ancient history besides rome. Thanks Raffa!!

I've seen demonstration of obsidian and flint arrowheads loosed into both light mailed shirts and gambeson; the results were sobering. The mailed shirt was pierced by the arrow whereas the gambeson in fact caught the arrow, preventing it from piercing too deep. If at the time of the old and middle kingdom, the Egyptian army still utilizing stone age arrows, similar to the meso-americans used against the Spanish conquistadors, linen armor would've been more than adequate enough protection at the time.

This one was really interesting! Thank you!

Yeah please keep the series up! Ive been wanting to see something like tgis for a while!

Fascinating! I've always been fascinated by Ancient Egypt, all aspects of the culture and history. I hope to see more of this.

Great topic! I'd like to see the series continue!

Great content as always

Excellent video! I learning something new with your videos so keep up the good work. I like you warhammer models, nice broadside on your desk. Definitely cool to see fantasy collection.

Enjoyed your video! Do keep it up! Interested in ancient weapons

Fascinating! I'd love to see more about this period.

I love the ancient Egypt videos!!! Please keep them coming!!! 😁

Totally underreported topic, loved the video Rafa!

Carthage was right on the Mediterranean, however the extreme heat of any land south of the northern edge of the Sahara produced cultures which never developed armor European knights however were from Europe and kept their fighting style even in the Middle East Another thing to take into account was that in the time period we are talking about the world was much hotter than it is today with sea levels being high enough that Kuwait was under water and Ur, a city north of the Shat-al-arab, was described as being by the sea

@admirekashiri6651

Жыл бұрын

you are correct about Carthage but when it comes to the statement on armor not begin developed south of the north edge of the Sahara not so much.There was indeed armor used and developed south of the north edge of the Sahara and even the Egyptians would go on to use different forms of armor as time went on. plus crusaders as the people of the region of the Levant and Egypt during the time were armored almost the same way with many had chain mail, lamellar, steel helmets and padded armor etc.

Nice been waiting for this one

Great new topic! You are the one to cover it best!

I watched this within the first few seconds of uploading, can’t wait for more Egypt content from the Metatron

Excellent...thanks my man...

Great video!! Pls make another with more details!!

Yes please keep the series going

So much info! Thank you 😎🐧❤

You're my go-to channel for when I'm bored. You're very informative and entertaining to watch.

I'd be interested in more! early warfare like this has always been super fascinating to me

Great video', hope to see more on this topic

I love your channel. You are very informative.

Please, continue the series. It's great.

Sweet Video. I would love to see more of these Topics. :D

Excellent video! I have only one critique - you're wrong about me being a "noble one." Plebian for Lyfe!

thx for video ur the best!!!! really intrested

When I close my eyes and try to imagine an Egyptian army I see an army of jackal headed sand demons led by A commander who's half Scorpion and half the Rock and you can't convince me otherwise!

You have great knowledge, I respect that.

Great video!

Thank you sir !!!!

I'm looking forward to this series

Great video as always. I would love to see more video on Egyptian warfare and weapons. Though one discussion I would like to talk more about is armor in hot climates. I know there are some things like white linen fabrics covering the armor but its still really hot and wearing a gambeson in the sun for several hours. I know it was done I just don't know how you condition yourself or what you do to the armor to not cook yourself alive.

enjoyed big!!! TKS

The River God is an interesting historical novel with respect to Egyptian warfare. The follow up is dreadful though.

I have learned more about the Egyptian Army in a couple minutes then I have ever learned in the last 20 years. Thank you Metatron for this it's very helpful. Not to mention inspiring.

Thank you for this video. I knew I can count on you for making enlighten and well researched explanation on your subjects. Despite me being a child of the Baltic tribe, Ancient Egypt was my first love for history. And it still remains my one of top 3 loves, others WW2 and first Local history.

A bunch of guys with wicker shields forming a line, a few mummies at the sides to reinforce the flanks and scare the enemies.

Love this! Fascinated by the ancient world. So much coverage goes to more “modern” or western ancient peoples. More of this please!

Good stuff Raf!

Metatron: Talking about the Egyptian military Me: *stares at the XV88 standing on the desk behind him*

Thanks for sharing 👍

Very nice, not a topic I commonly see talked about. Always interesting to see

@metatronyt

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked it

LOVE LOVE learning about all things Egyptian...and NGL I think you're the first to talk in-depth about their military conventions and might, rather than focus on the royalty, the architecture, the mythologies (though I LOVE those too). I do hope you'll continue on these topics! Especially the khopesh, IMO one of the best and most versatile sword designs.

@metatronyt

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Love it! Been into the great pyramid documentaries lately so this is great.

Finally !!!! I have been requesting the Egyptian empire for ages !!

Ou man! I love this video! Will you do some focused videos on egypt then, while you mentioned it in this one?

Oooooo do one on the ottomans!👀 pleaseeeeee

I am eagerly looking forward to this series, great introduction video. I'm particularly interested in the 'Egyptian naginata'.

I am looking forward to more on this subject.

Nice video. Please make a video about Dacians and their way of life armor, weapons, habbits, food. Keep up the great work

I'm excited for this series! I don't know anything about Egyptian warriors and it's so interesting! especially now in summer whith abnormal waves of hot air coming from Africa

Nice video!!! Will you do one on military of Carthage?

Awesome subject to cover Metatron.