Soldiers

• Defended the country.
• Second sons, including those of the Pharaoh would join the army.
• Share riches from captured enemies.
• Vigorous training at training barracks.
• Wrestling.
• Tactics.
• Weapons.
• Expected to cover 20 miles in a day.
• Strict discipline and punishments (beatings).
• Regimented haircut.
• Many sent to fortresses.
• Equipments:
• Coat of wadded leather and iron helmet.
• Sling, mace, spear, battle axes, bow and arrow, swords, scimitars, daggers, and chariots.
• Rewards:


• Promotion and medals.
• Land.
• Goods.
• Pensions on retirement.
• Slaves.