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The leader of the Egyptian forces, [[Pharoah]] [[Ramses II]], led an army composed primarily of [[Numidian]] mercenaries against the Hittite stronghold of Kadesh. In his haste to capture the stronghold before the main Hittite army could arrive to do battle, Ramses and his advanced guard were cut off and surrounded by a surprise Hittite attack, but were able to hold out until Egyptian reinforcements arrived and repulsed the Hitties. Nevertheless, Ramses was unable to capture the stronghold and eventually made peace. | The leader of the Egyptian forces, [[Pharoah]] [[Ramses II]], led an army composed primarily of [[Numidian]] mercenaries against the Hittite stronghold of Kadesh. In his haste to capture the stronghold before the main Hittite army could arrive to do battle, Ramses and his advanced guard were cut off and surrounded by a surprise Hittite attack, but were able to hold out until Egyptian reinforcements arrived and repulsed the Hitties. Nevertheless, Ramses was unable to capture the stronghold and eventually made peace. | ||
| − | Ramses superior leadership was offset by the superiority of the new [[iron]] weapons employed by the Hittites, while his mercenaries were still using the standard [[bronze]]. | + | Ramses' superior leadership was offset by the superiority of the new [[iron]] weapons employed by the Hittites, while his mercenaries were still using the standard [[bronze]]. |
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Encyclopedia of Military History, Dupuy & Dupuy, 1979 Pg. 6 | Encyclopedia of Military History, Dupuy & Dupuy, 1979 Pg. 6 | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:Kadesh, Battle of}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Kadesh, Battle of}} | ||
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[[Category:Battles]] | [[Category:Battles]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:27, February 6, 2009
The Battle of Kadesh in 1294 B.C. was fought between the Egyptians and the Hittites.
The leader of the Egyptian forces, Pharoah Ramses II, led an army composed primarily of Numidian mercenaries against the Hittite stronghold of Kadesh. In his haste to capture the stronghold before the main Hittite army could arrive to do battle, Ramses and his advanced guard were cut off and surrounded by a surprise Hittite attack, but were able to hold out until Egyptian reinforcements arrived and repulsed the Hitties. Nevertheless, Ramses was unable to capture the stronghold and eventually made peace.
Ramses' superior leadership was offset by the superiority of the new iron weapons employed by the Hittites, while his mercenaries were still using the standard bronze.
Sources
Encyclopedia of Military History, Dupuy & Dupuy, 1979 Pg. 6