Megiddo: The First “Officially” Recorded Battle in History

Megiddo: The First "Officially" Recorded Battle in History Battle of Megiddo

In this battle, Thutmose III crushed a coalition of rebels in Canaan. Aside from advances in military tactics and technology (like the composite bow), the confrontation at Megiddo was the first known case of an accurate play-by-play description of the battle, including the body count.