The decisive battle of Pelusium was between ancient Egypt empire led by Pharaoh Psametik III (526-525 BCE) and the Achaemenid Empire (The First Persian Empire) led by Cambyses II (525-522 BCE) and played a crucial part in shaping the future of both kingdoms as the throne of the pharaohs was transferred to Cambyses II of Persia. This battle ended with the victory of the Persian army due to using the religious beliefs of the Egyptian civilization against them which involved a very abstract tactic as the Persian army used cats as hostages. Here are some information that will surprise you about the battle of Pelusium: