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Battle of Kadesh
-1274 • Levante
Historical Overview
The largest chariot battle in history. Ramses II narrowly escaped defeat following a Hittite ambush.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Tactical draw; both sides claimed victory for themselves.
New Kingdom of Egypt
- Commander: Ramses II.
- Strength: 20.000 Mann (4 Divisionen), 2.000 Streitwagen
- Casualties: Hoch
Hittite Empire
- Commander: Muwatalli II.
- Strength: 37.000 Mann (Infanterie), 3.500 Streitwagen
- Casualties: Hoch
Strategic Context
Struggle for hegemony in Syria and control over the strategically important city of Kadesh on the Orontes.
Conflict / War
Egyptian-Hittite War
Tactical draw; both sides claimed victory for themselves.
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