Come era formato l'Esercito Ittita?

The Hittites are among the most fascinating peoples in the history of the Ancient Near East. Of Indo-European origin, the Hittites established themselves in Anatolia by subjugating the Khatti people, from whom they absorbed many elements, and bringing both Luwian and Hurrian communities under their sphere of influence, giving rise to a true empire. By the Late Bronze Age, the Hittite Empire had grown so much in size and power that it was competing with Egypt for dominance over Syria and the Levant, thanks in part to the efficiency of its army. But what was the war machine of such a powerful empire, whose armies had managed to sack Babylon and counter the interference of the enterprising Mycenaeans, constructed? ===================================================== HOW WAS THE HITTITE ARMY FORMED? ================================================ 00:00 - Introduction 01:12 - A Look at the Hittites 04:37 - General Terminology 07:02 - Military Categories: The Standing Army 09:58 - Military Categories: The Reserve 12:06 - Military Categories: The Conscription 12:45 - Military Categories: Mercenaries and Territorials 14:28 - Military Categories: The Allies 15:07 - Weapons and Corps: The Tank Crews 17:04 - Weapons and Corps: The Cavalry 17:59 - Weapons and Corps: The Infantry 18:28 - Weapons and Corps: The Archers 18:54 - Weapons and Corps: The Light Infantry 20:47 - Weapons and Corps: The Runners 11:10 PM - The Numbers on the Field ============================================ Cover - Foreground: Ángel García Pinto, "Hititas" Cover - Background: G. Rava, "Battle of Megiddo" Edited by Gioal Canestrelli Institute of Experimental Archaeology "Fianna ap Palug" of Verona Edited by Angela Ruggero