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Battle of Megido – the first battle to have been recorded in what is accepted as relatively reliable detail.

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1450s BC

Time period

The 1450s BC was a decade lasting from January 1, 1459, BC to December 31, 1450, BC.
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Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC)

Battle between Egypt and Canaanite rebels

The Battle of Megiddo 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…
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Battle

Military engagement

A battle is an occurrence of combat in warfare between opposing military units of any number or size. A war usually consists of multiple battles. In general, a battle is a military engagement that is well defined in duration, area, and force commitment. An engagement with only…
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April 16

Day of the year

April 16 is the 106th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 259 days remain until the end of the year.
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