Battle of Kadesh

Article abstract: Type of action: Ground battle in the Egyptian-Hittite War. Result: Hittites retain Kadesh, but avoid another major confrontation with Egypt.

In late May of 1274 b.c.e., during his fifth regal year, Ramses II approached Kadesh with four divisions. South of Kadesh, two bedouin reported that the Hittites waited at Aleppo. Ramses and the army of Amun advanced to camp northwest of Kadesh. Two captured Hittites then informed Ramses that the Hittites were behind Kadesh. Hittite king Muwatallish sent 2,500 chariots across the Orontes, scattering the...

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