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A million soldiers fought at the battle of Changping in 260 BC. How was this logistically possible in China, while similar numbers described in Greco-Persian wars in earlier centuries are thought to be exaggerated or impossible?

by /u/wannahughahajkunless in /r/AskHistorians

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