Battle of Kadesh - Wikipedia
An Egyptian scout then arrived at the camp bringing two Hittite prisoners. The prisoners revealed that the entire Hittite army and the Hittite king were actually close at hand: When they had been brought before Pharaoh, His Majesty asked, "Who are you?" They replied "We belong to the king of Hatti. He has sent us to spy on you."
Warfare | Hittite Chariot - History Archive
In summary, the Hittite chariot was a versatile and formidable weapon of war during the late Bronze Age, providing the Hittite Empire with a mobile and effective platform for battlefield dominance.
Chariot - Wikipedia
Typically one Hittite warrior steered the chariot while the second man was usually the main archer; the third warrior would either wield a spear or sword when charging at enemies or hold up a large shield to protect himself and the others from enemy arrows.
Hititte Chariot warfare - GORDON DOHERTY, AUTHOR
2020年6月10日 · The sweeping hills and plains of central Turkey were perfect archer and chariot country. Here, the Hittite Empire held sway, and no small part of their dominance over such a huge terrain was thanks to their elite chariot core.
Hittites - Wikipedia
Between the 15th and 13th centuries BC, the Hittites were one of the dominant powers of the Near East, coming into conflict with the New Kingdom of Egypt, the Middle Assyrian Empire and the empire of Mitanni.
The supremacy of Hittite war chariots - National Geographic
2020年4月30日 · The battle between the Hittites and the Egyptians is regarded by historians as the largest chariot battle in history. The extraordinary clash would maintain the Hittites as major regional...
The Hittite Army - Weapons and Warfare
2019年11月9日 · Here our concern must be with the army which played such a large part in Hittite history. This army, which on occasions numbered up to 30,000 men, consisted of two main arms, infantry and chariots.
Battle of Kadesh: Clash of the Chariot Armies
The Egyptians and Hittites fought a great chariot battle of Kadesh in 1274 BC. At stake was the very control of the near east.
Examining Hittite Chariots: Innovations in Ancient Warfare
2024年5月12日 · The Hittites played a key role in disseminating chariot technology. In addition to their military function, Hittite chariots were also symbols of status and power. They were often depicted in art and used in ceremonial contexts, which underscored their cultural importance.
Chariot Tactics in the Near Eastern Bronze Age
A wall carving of a Hittite chariot trampling an enemy warrior, felled by arrows in his head and buttocks. The horses are stiffly rendered; whether this was the carver’s intent or evidence of his lack of skill, it is an accurate depiction of the stately pace of chariotry in battle.