The Mycenaeans C.1650-1100 BC (Paperback)

· Introduction - Emergence of Mycenae - Mycenaean dominance - The evidence: Homer, and the archaeological record · The Evolution of the Mycenaean Army · Identifiable Troop Categories - Heavy infantry: shields - spears - helmets - tactical implications - swords - changes from c.1300 BC - Skirmishers and light infantry: archers - light infantry swordsmen - tactical impliations - javelinmen - changes from c.1300 BC - Chariotry: the Aegean chariot - box chariots - dual chariots - quadrant chariots - rail chariots - armament and possible tactics - the chariot 'charge' - the Dendra armour - later chariotry - Cavalry · Military Organization - Battlefield organization - Command structure - Unit sizes - Issues of equipment · The Bibliography · The Plates