Reconsidering the Origin of the Scythed Chariot

This article challenges the current scholarly consensus that the scythed chariot was developed by the Persians for use against Greek hoplites. Closer examination of the historical record reveals that the scythed chariot was a specialized device deployed only under specific battlefield conditions and...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Historia : Zeitschrift für alte Geschichte 2013-01, Vol.62 (2), p.167-181
1. Verfasser:	Rop, Jeffrey
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Ancient civilizations of the near east Ancient warfare Armies Art and archaeology Assyrians, Phrygians, Achaemenids Battlefields Chariots Generalities HISTORIA 2013, 167 Inventions Mesopotamia and Near East Military tactics Minor Asia and Hittites Research principies Soldiers Sumer Synthesis Typology and technology War Warfare
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