DBA I/22 New Kingdom Egyptian 1543BC-1069BC

The New Kingdom of Egypt spanned the 18th, 19th and 20th dynasties. The army is covered by the DBA army list I/22 New Kingdom Egyptian 1543BC-1069BC. This post is part of my series on Troop Identities in DBA Army Lists.

I//22 New Kingdom Egyptian

Ag: 2

Littoral.

  • (a) 1543-1200BC
    • 1 x LCh (Gen) [Egyptian]
    • 3 x LCh [Egyptian, Canaanite, Syrian]
    • 3 x 3/4Bd [Egyptian close fighters with spear and/or axe; Sherden; Royal Guard including Egyptians and Sherden]
    • 4 x 4Bw [Egyptians]
    • 1 x 2Ps [Egyptian, Nubian, Syrian or Canaanite archers; Egyptian, Libyan, Syrian or Canaanite javelinmen]
  • (b) 1199-1069BC
    • 1 x LCh (Gen) [Egyptian]
    • 3 x LCh [Egyptian, Canaanite, Syrian]
    • 3 x 3/4Bd [Egyptian close fighters with spear and/or axe; Sherden; Royal Guard including Egyptians and Sherden]
    • 3 x 4Bw [Egyptians]
    • 1 x 3Wb [Libyan or Sea Peoples]
    • 1 x 2Ps [Egyptian, Nubian, Syrian or Canaanite archers; Egyptian, Libyan, Syrian or Canaanite javelinmen]

The Sherden were a tribe that also formed part of the Sea Peoples Confederation. The Egyptian used them extensively as mercenaries including within they Royal Guard.

This list corresponds to the following Field of Glory army lists:

  • New Kingdom Egyptian 1550 to 1069 BC (Swifter than Eagles)

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