persian army

**ludwag** · 10-21-2008, 13:45

hi, I am wondering what kinds of troops the persian army used? is there any place I can read about it? what kind of infantry was most common in the persian empire?

I only know about the elite troops and the elephants and chariots and stuff.

**/Bean\** · 10-21-2008, 16:27

TPC will make an essay for you, though he has written about this many times before. Do a quick search

**Matinius Brutus** · 10-21-2008, 17:17

Would you post a link if you find the info!

**desert** · 10-21-2008, 21:47

Funny you should mention that! I made a report on that exact subject for a History class a year ago.

Did it in 6 hours on the day before it was due. I still got an A+ though - my teacher was such an affable old man

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=OET4A5VD

PS: No flaming please, I know that it sucks.

**Dutchhoplite** · 10-21-2008, 22:11

Just look for Achaemenid army or Achaemenid empire on Google or Google books. You should get a few hits ;)

Very interesting subject

**Aemilius Paulus** · 10-22-2008, 03:55

Originally Posted by desert

Funny you should mention that! I made a report on that exact subject for a History class a year ago.

I wish I could write on such topics in my history class. I am still very much fond of history, but I am taking American History this year, which stinks because I have already had American History for something like four years and it is, in general, not as interesting as European history. So what kind of history was the class about when you did that report?

**desert** · 10-22-2008, 04:12

Well, the class is called Global History. All students are required to take Global History 1 and 2, each being a semester long(2 semesters per year). Then, you have a choice of AP European History or Global 3 and 4. Right now, I am in GH 3.

This has nothing to do with what you asked, but GH3 is actually an advanced placement class, although if you get below a 91 average on it you will be placed in regular GH 4 the next semester. Also, it will be recorded on your transcript as regular Global History, because apparently it's better for colleges to see you do poorly in a regular class instead of an advanced placement class.

I have no idea why I said all that.

And to answer your question: GH 1 and 2 focus on prehistory up until the beginning of the High Middle Ages.

**Aemilius Paulus** · 10-22-2008, 04:17

Yeah, I am taking numerous AP & DE (Dual Enrollment) classes as well. If you don't mind answering, where do you go to school and what grade are you in?