The first battle in human history of which we have a tactical account is the Battle of Kadesh, which took place in 1274 B.C.E., near the modern Syrian–Lebanese border. It pitted the ancient Egyptians under Ramesses II against the Hittites under Muwatalli II and may have been the largest chariot battle of all time. Afterwards, … Continue reading (W)Archives: Beating the Spies