Bronze Age warfare

Bronze Age warfare, occurring around 3300–1200 BCE, involved organized armies using weapons made of bronze, such as swords, spears, and shields. Warfare often centered on territorial disputes, control of resources, and political dominance. Fortified cities, chariots, and specialized infantry played key roles, with armies generally small but tactically sophisticated. Warfare was both conducted through raids and formal battles, often accompanied by siege techniques. Advances in metallurgy, weapons, and military organization helped shape societal power dynamics, making warfare a significant factor in the rise and fall of ancient civilizations during this period.