How was the army formed among the Egyptians?

The army of the ancient Egyptians began to form during the period of the Old Kingdom. Already at that time, the army of Ancient Egypt was divided into several units that performed various functions in military campaigns and in battle.

By the beginning of the Middle Kingdom, a clear hierarchy had developed in the army. The army was divided into southern and northern.

The soldiers came to serve voluntarily, but there were also those who obeyed the Pharaoh and had to serve in the army. The army recruited mercenaries, as well as prisoners.

The soldiers were infantry. There were chariot troops in the Egyptian army, which the Egyptians borrowed from the Phoenicians.

The Egyptians also had a strong, combat-ready military fleet.