In preparation for Cambyses' invasion of Egypt, we're covering the early Persian armies. These are the armies that helped Cyrus the Great conquer the known world. They started as troops levied from Persia and Media, but grew to incorporate every facet of the empire and built on the history of Near Eastern warfare to form a disciplined and organized system.
83: Routine Maintenance
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82: Debrief of the Brothers
81: Cunaxa
80: On the March
79: Cyrus III
78: Robe and Dagger
77: The Yashts
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76: The Greater Persepolis Area
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75: The Education of Cyrus
74: The Temple of Yahweh
73: The Karanos
72: The Ionian War
71: New Friends, Old Enemies
70: Darius Do Over, AKA Armenia II
69! Musical Thrones
68: The Other Gods That Are
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