"Inca Warfare: Battle Tactics " Topic

"At its height, the Inca civilization could amass armies of sufficient size and strength to force rival civilizations into submission — or assimilation — without engaging in open battle. While forcing a surrender through a simple show of military strength was a preferred form of "diplomacy," the Incas certainly didn't shy away from open warfare when deemed necessary. When their pre-Columbian rivals were less than compliant, the disciplined forces of the Inca Empire would readily demonstrate their superiority on the battlefield.

An Inca army (right) faces off against Chilean indians (Guamán Poma de Ayala)
The Inca war machine benefitted greatly from effective road and communication networks, as well as strategically placed storehouses (tambos). An Inca army marching from Cusco could swell its ranks on the move by calling on the militias of outlying settlements. The tambos, meanwhile, allowed a commander to keep his troops fed and in good fighting form during even the longest marches, with his men eventually taking to the field in relatively fresh condition and ready for battle.

The Sapa Inca (Inca ruler), therefore, could deploy his armies swiftly and efficiently to counter threats and expand the boundaries of the ever-growing empire…"
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