Ptah division

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The Ptah division was one of the main field formations of the New Kingdom Egyptian army, named after the god Ptah and deployed as a key unit in major campaigns such as those of Ramesses II.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf New Kingdom Egyptian army formation
field division
military unit
activeDuring 19th Dynasty of Egypt
associatedWith Ramesses II
associatedWithDeity Ptah
commandStructure under pharaonic command
under royal generals
composedOf chariotry elements
infantry contingents
country Ancient Egypt
linked to: Pharaonic Egypt
culture ancient Egyptian
function battlefield maneuver
offensive operations
garrisonState Egypt
hasReligiousAssociation Memphite god Ptah
linked to: Ptah
languageOfCommand Ancient Egyptian language
linked to: Ancient Egyptian
militaryBranch land forces
namedAfter Ptah
partOf Egyptian army
linked to: Egyptian Army

New Kingdom Egyptian army
religion ancient Egyptian religion
role field formation
key combat unit
status elite formation
strategicImportance major field division
timePeriod New Kingdom of Egypt
typeOfUnit infantry-heavy formation
usedInConflict Battle of Kadesh
New Kingdom military campaigns
campaigns of Ramesses II

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Battle of Kadesh EgyptianArmyDivision Ptah division