I/45 NEO-ASSYRIAN EMPIRE 745 BC - 681 BC

This list represents the main Assyrian field army between the reforms of Tiglath-Pileser III and the major changes of the later Sargonids. The large numbers of chariots are confirmed by surviving muster lists. Modern trials have shown that because they can turn 90 degree in their own length, the practical frontage of 2-horse and 4-horse chariot units is the same, but 4-horse chariots presented a solid wall of horseflesh making a more frightening sight and including more fighting men. The armoured spearmen with conical shields depicted after 705 BC are assumed to be the “zuk shepe” guard, those with flat round shields the “kisir sharruti” line or “sab sharri” feudal infantry. Reference: Armies of the Ancient Near East N. Stillman & N. Tallis, Assyrian Palace Sculptures P. Collins.

I/45 — Neo-Assyrian Imperial Army 745 BC - 681 BC

List: 1 x General in 4-horse 3-crew chariot (HCh), 3 x 4-horse 3-crew chariots (HCh), 2 x cavalry (Cv), 1 x zuk shepe (3Bd or 4Ax) or from 704 BC (Sp), 2 x kisir sharruti “infantry of the battle array” (4Ax), 1 x sab sharri feudal spearmen (3Ax), 2 x dikut mati levies (7Hd) or tribal levies with bow or sling (Ps)
Terrain: Arable
Aggression: 4
Enemies:
Allies: I/6b or I/29b or I/31b or I/34c or I/35b or I/37b or I/38 or I/40 or I/41a