Qadesh 1300 BC: Clash of the Warrior Kings (Osprey Military Campaign Series) [Paperback]

Mark Healy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 27, 1993

The earliest battle in history which can be reconstructed in detail, Qadesh (c. 1300 BC) pitted the two great warriors of the age against each other, Muwatallish of Hatti and the great warrior-Pharaoh Rameses II. With the Hittites gaining the initial advantage, all seemed lost until Rameses himself led his personal followers into the fray. However, in spite of the appearance of Egyptian reinforcements, the bravery of the pharaoh and the tactically superior showing of the Egyptian chariotry, the dislocation of his army frustrated the Pharaoh's wider strategic aspirations. Mark Healy recounts the course of this key battle, which could so easily have gone either way.

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Highly visual guides to history's greatest conflicts, detailing the command strategies, tactics, and experiences of the opposing forces throughout each campaign, and concluding with a guide to the battlefields today.

About the Author

Mark Healy was born in 1953. He has a Master’s degree in Political Theology from Bristol University. He is by profession a schoolteacher and is head of the Humanities faculty in a large school in Somerset. He has written a number of Osprey titles including Elite 40 New Kingdom Egypt and Campaign 16 Kursk 1943.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (May 27, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1855323001
• ISBN-13: 978-1855323001
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 0.2 x 9.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #522,731 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #71 in Books > History > Ancient > Africa

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent overview of this epic battle of antiquity., March 20, 2000

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This review is from: Qadesh 1300 BC: Clash of the Warrior Kings (Osprey Military Campaign Series) (Paperback)

I thoroughly enjoyed this installment of the Osprey Military Campaign Series. As usual, the information is concise, to the point, interesting, and a fascinating read. Also, the maps and other illustrations and photos, are fantastic. If you like ancient history, this is an excellent introduction to a particular epic battle of antiquity.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Full of insights and very well Written, January 28, 2000

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Ron (North York, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Qadesh 1300 BC: Clash of the Warrior Kings (Osprey Military Campaign Series) (Paperback)

Another excellent book from the Osprey Campaign Series. This earliest recorded Battle in the human history is recounted and critiqued by the author in an exciting manner. As opposed to a mundane account of the battle and the events leading to it, the author constantly provides objective strategic insights to the battle based on the analysis of the battlefield as well as the compositions of the armies. This introductory book is well illustrated and provides photographs of key areas of the battlefields. Highly recommend.