How did the Assyrian army differ from the troops of other states, what was its strength?

The Assyrian army was one of the best armies of the time. This is due to the following:

1. Strict discipline;

2. A clear distribution of roles for different types of troops;

3. Excellent military training of soldiers;

4. The use of siege weapons and siege equipment during the assault on cities;

5. Detailed development of the strategy and tactics of the upcoming war and each battle;

6. The presence in the army of the so-called “engineering units”;

7. The army was permanent, consisting of the poor strata of the population. These people were armed by the state.