How did the bronze age field such large armies

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Logisticaly speaking, modern armies require a giant logistical branch. With a massive supply chain to supply food and gear. All supplied by mechanised factories and transport vehicles.

How did the Achaeans seige Troy for 10 year. Their food storage couldnt have been that large.

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Armies would forage for food as they traveled they wouldn’t take all their food with them. They probably would have some stores of things that lasted but they would much rather steal your grain and hunt your animals then eat their stores of flour. As far as gear they would travel with blacksmiths who would repair gear when they camped

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