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this was the first instance in time were humans started to make weapons out of metal. They made their swords, daggers, axes, and spearheads all out of bronze. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/331859066265098644/
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Bow and arrows have a long history that date back to the Stone Age. though Egyptians were earliest known for using bows in war. http://www.womeninthebible.net/war-in-the-bible/bow-arrow-ancient/
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the Khopesh is an Egyptian curved sword which would be used to pull an opponent's shield from their hand leaving them open for a attack. https://www.ancient-origins.net/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/A-Middle-Bronze-Age-khopesh.jpg?itok=vmK_tXAD
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the spoke-wheeled chariot was the lighter that its solid wheeled counter parts making them a more viable option in the style of warfare at the time. http://www.touregypt.net/images/touregypt/chariot6.jpg
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shield first came around in the in the 14th century and were manly used by mercenaries for Egypt with many others having adopting there own version of shield. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shield
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this event marked the end of the use of bronze and the beginning of iron being used for weapons. lances, spears, shields, swords, and daggers all got the upgrade to being made of iron. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/341429215470903218/
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Battering rams are one of the oldest siege weapons that we know of. the battering ram was used to break through gates and door of the enemy under siege. https://earlychurchhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Battering-Ram-on-Wheels.jpg
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Greek triremes were built by Athens in the 5th century B.C. and were the backbone of Athenian power. Triremes are known for their design and effectiveness in naval combat. https://cdn.britannica.com/70/185470-050-CF763087/geographer-trireme-rendition-Artist-Greek-explorer-part.jpg
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Ballista was a type of catapult used by the Greeks. the ballista is a lager version of the crossbow they used at the time do to its destructive power. https://kids.kiddle.co/images/thumb/6/60/Hecht_090710_Ballista.jpg/331px-Hecht_090710_Ballista.jpg
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The gastraphetes was a siege crossbow used by the Greeks do to its destructive power. it is thought to have first been invented in 400 B.C. http://www.charybdis.nl/gastraphetes.htm
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