I/15 LATER AMORITE 1894 BC - 1595 BC

This list covers the armies of the mature, urbanised Amorite Dynasties of Syria and Mesopotamia which developed out of the invading Amurru hordes (list I/6) and before the conquests of the Hittite king Mursilis I opened the way for Hurrian control of the area. They include Yamhad (Aleppo), Karkemish, Qatanum, Ebla, the “Old Assyrian” empire of Shamshi-adad and his successors (1813-1755 BC), the First Dynasty of Babylon (1894-1595 BC), Mari (until its destruction in 1759 BC) and Aleppo (until its destruction in 1600 BC). Close formations and prodding with long spears had been replaced by rushing up to chop with axe or sickle-sword. References: Annies of the Ancient Near East N. Stillman & N. Tallis, Warfare in the Ancient Near East to 1600BC W. J. Hamblin.

I/15 — Later Amorite Army 1894 BC - 1595 BC

List: 1 x General on 4-equid platform car (LCh) or on foot (4Bw), 5 x retinue (3Bd), 2 x javelinmen (3/4Ax), 2 x archers or slingers (Ps), 2 x emergency reserves (7Hd) or nomadic levies (3Ax or Ps)
Terrain: Arable
Aggression: 3
Enemies: