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The Assyrian Army: A Historical Sprint
39:55 - 47:45 (07:50)
The Assyrian army was the largest standing military force in the Middle East, with 150,000 to 200,000 men, and was equal to five modern heavy American divisions or almost eight Soviet field divisions.
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The Medes, who were once on the periphery of civilization, were transformed in the 700s BCE into a regional superpower that had a significant impact on history, including potentially preventing the Persian Empire from becoming the dominant power in the ancient world.
39:55 - 43:40 (03:45)
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The Medes, who were once on the periphery of civilization, were transformed in the 700s BCE into a regional superpower that had a significant impact on history, including potentially preventing the Persian Empire from becoming the dominant power in the ancient world.
ChapterThe Assyrian Army: A Historical Sprint
EpisodeShow 56 - Kings of Kings
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
This is a historical sprint of the ancient world between 615-612 BCE, which was like the last burst of rocket fuel before the ancient era gave way to Greek classics and other stuff.
43:40 - 47:45 (04:05)
Summary
This is a historical sprint of the ancient world between 615-612 BCE, which was like the last burst of rocket fuel before the ancient era gave way to Greek classics and other stuff. During this period, the Assyrian army was the largest standing military force, equivalent to five modern heavy American divisions or almost eight Soviet field divisions.