Ancient Egypt - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC)

Time: Thursday Apr 16, 1457 BC

Place: Megiddo, Canaan

Details: The Battle of Megiddo (fought 15th century BC) was fought between Egyptian forces under the command of Pharaoh Thutmose III and a large rebellious coalition of Canaanite vassal states led by the king of Kadesh. It is the first battle to have been recorded in what is accepted as relatively reliable detail. Megiddo is also the first recorded use of the composite bow and the first body count.

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