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Cam Rea

Cam Rea is a Military Historian and currently the Associate Editor/Writer at Strategy & Tactics Press. Mr. Rea has published several books and written numerous articles for Strategy & Tactics Press and Classical Wisdom Weekly. His most current publication is "Hebrew Wars: A Military History of Ancient Israel from Abraham to Judges." He is currently working on “The Wars of Israel: A Military History from the End of Judges to Solomon."

Publications:

The Wars of Israel: A Military History from the End of Judges to Solomon (2016)
Hebrew Wars: A Military History of Ancient Israel from Abraham to Judges (2015)
Leviathan vs. Behemoth: The Roman-Parthian Wars 66 BC-217 AD (2014) (revised 2016)
The Rise of Parthia in the East (2013)
March of the Scythians (2013)

Forthcoming publication:

Horsemen of the Apocalypse: Mongol Invasions and Conquests From 1206-1227. Vol I (2017)

History

Member for: 8 years 8 months

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21 April, 2017 - 15:32 Cam Rea

How Did They Do It? Masters of the Steppe: Battlefield Medicine and Gruesome Cures—Part III

Much is known about the ancient Mongol military and their incredible victories on the battlefield, but little is ever discussed about their arms, armor, horses, and logistics. What gear did they use...

Exhibit featuring Mongolian arrows, and Mongolian soldier model

5 April, 2017 - 16:21 Cam Rea

How Did They Do It? Masters of the Steppe: Armed to the Teeth with Weapons and Poison—Part II

Painting depicting the Battle of Cheoin (Korea) between Goryeo and Mongol Empire forces in the Korean peninsula in 1232; Deriv.

3 April, 2017 - 15:46 Cam Rea

How Did They Do It? Masters of the Steppe: The Gear and Guts of the Mongol Military—Part I

Ramses II at his chariot falls upon the Nubians

20 March, 2017 - 14:45 Cam Rea

Blood and Victory: The Battle of Kadesh, a Clash of Titans – Part II

The stage is set for a showdown between two giant armies – the Egyptians, with the greatest pharaoh of history, Ramses II, and the Hittites, with their impressive army and persuasive king, Muwatalli...

Relief, Ramses II among the Gods - Abydos 1275 BC

17 March, 2017 - 14:40 Cam Rea

The Great and Powerful Pharaoh, Ramses: The Battle of Kadesh, a Clash of Titans – Part I

Many believe Ramses II (1303-1213 BCE) is the most celebrated, powerful, and greatest pharaoh of the Egyptian Empire. It is not hard to see why. The battle of Kadesh would immortalize Ramses II in...

8 March, 2017 - 15:30 Cam Rea

The Man Who Wished to Own the World – Eannatum: The First Conqueror? Part II

Eannatum’s tour of Elam, Urua, and Umma paid off. He controlled provinces and regions rich with resources. He had metal to produce weapons and fertile fields to grow food—both of which were used to...

Statue of Gudea, prince of Lagash (long after King Eannatum) neo-Sumerian period, 2120 BC (Public Domain) and a fragment of the Stele of the Vultures (CC BY-SA 3.0);Deriv.

6 March, 2017 - 15:28 Cam Rea

King Destroys Those on his Hit List, One by One – Eannatum: The First Conqueror? Part I

Between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, lies a land known as Mesopotamia. It was here that men found suitable land, which they pierced, ripped, and seeded. Once the seeds took root, civilization was...

Thutmosis III statue and Ancient Egyptian military in battle

24 February, 2017 - 15:59 Cam Rea

What Was in Store for the Citizens of the Besieged City? The Battle of Megiddo—Part II

Pharaoh Thutmose III pushed his 12,000-strong army towards the banks of the Orontes River. His scribe, Tjaneni, kept a daily journal in order to have the Pharaoh’s military exploits inscribed by his...

22 February, 2017 - 16:10 Cam Rea

A Pharaoh’s Exploits Recorded for All Time: The Battle of Megiddo—Part I

With the death of the famous female Pharaoh – Hatshepsut – Thutmose III rose to power and knew there would be trouble. On the banks of the Orontes River, a revolt was brewing. Amassing a huge army...

Detail of the Alexander Sarcophagus located in the Istanbul Archaeology Museum. Gold coins

15 February, 2017 - 16:08 Cam Rea

Alexander the Great Destroyer: Ancient Revenge or War for Profit? – Part II

“As Persepolis had exceeded all other cities in prosperity, so in the same measure it now exceeded all others in misery.” Miseries along with poverty, for the people were raped of their land and...

Detail of the Alexander Sarcophagus located in the Istanbul Archaeology Museum. Here Alexander fights the Persians at the Battle of Issus.

13 February, 2017 - 16:04 Cam Rea

Alexander the Great Destroyer? The Sacking of Persepolis and The Business of War – Part I

Alexander the Great has gained an immortality in his strong presence in our minds as well as in the history books. Known for a greatness of military genius and diplomatic skills, he conquered most of...

3 February, 2017 - 15:48 Cam Rea

Grisly Tales Marriage and Murder – Who were the Ancient Danites & Danaan? Part II

The Danaan and Danites are a mystery people for many historians. Speculated to have been Greek seafarers in the late Bronze Age, they are also closely associated with the Sea Peoples who ravaged the...

A mosaic in the Jewish Quarter representing the 12 Tribes of Israel, including the Danites and Philistines; Deriv.

1 February, 2017 - 16:01 Cam Rea

Mystery People of the Sea— Who were the Ancient Danites & Danaan? Part I

17 January, 2017 - 02:22 Cam Rea

Roger de Flor and His Catalan Company: From Grand Duke to Caesar – Part II

Military adventurer and mercenary for hire, Roger de Flor was as shrewd a businessman as he was a skillful sailor and fighter. Through his rich services to kings and the elite, he established a...

14 January, 2017 - 02:15 Cam Rea

Roger de Flor and His Catalan Company: From Knight Templar to Pirate – Part I

Roger de Flor was a swashbuckling military adventurer and condottiere (mercenary) leader of the Catalan Company. He was born in the city of Brindisi, Italy, which at the time of his birth was a part...

7 January, 2017 - 02:17 Cam Rea

Madyes: Master of Asia, Historical Enigma

Madyes, the mysterious Scythian stepped onto the world stage. There is not a great deal of information about him, nor has his name turned up in any of the Assyrian tablets. Herodotus and Strabo are...