What would happen if in the Battle of Kadesh Ramesses II didn't capture the Hittite spys and find out that the Hittite army was close by ready to ambush?
What if Ramesses II decided to be patience and not split up his forces in the first place?
How would this effect Egypt? The Hittites?
I did a search and couldn't find any prior discussion, so sorry if already discussed.
Edit: What I think basically happened in the battle was captured Hittie messengers planted by the Hittites that said the Hittie army had gone away. Ramesses II went ahead to siege the city, however he captured Hittite spys that when interrogated said that the Hittite army was behind the city ready to attack. The Hittites attack cutting off Ramesses from the main army, but he was able to rally his troops and break free of the Hittites. The Hitties after a breif fight with the Egyptians went back into Kadesh. Ramesses wasn't able to sustain the siege and left.
What if Ramesses II decided to be patience and not split up his forces in the first place?
How would this effect Egypt? The Hittites?
I did a search and couldn't find any prior discussion, so sorry if already discussed.
Edit: What I think basically happened in the battle was captured Hittie messengers planted by the Hittites that said the Hittie army had gone away. Ramesses II went ahead to siege the city, however he captured Hittite spys that when interrogated said that the Hittite army was behind the city ready to attack. The Hittites attack cutting off Ramesses from the main army, but he was able to rally his troops and break free of the Hittites. The Hitties after a breif fight with the Egyptians went back into Kadesh. Ramesses wasn't able to sustain the siege and left.
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