History Channel - Battles BC Collection (2009) Part 5 Ramses Raging Chariots

They Didn't Just Wage War… They Invented It! Their feats are legendary. Serving as a blueprint for warfare thousands of years later, the strategic military prowess of ancient warriors are still analyzed today. Prepare for a riveting portrayal of some of the most exciting battles of ancient history as well as the tales of betrayal, lust, conquest and brutality that often accompanied them. The HISTORY series, BATTLES BC, uses a stunning graphic style comparable to 300, the novel that became a Hollywood blockbuster, to show leaders from the ancient world in some of the greatest conflicts in history. Computer graphics, live-action stunts and expert commentary not only bring to life the strategies, tactics and weapons used by past military leaders, from Hannibal and the Romans to the Athenians, and David, but also expose the truths and myths behind the legendary feats of these epic heroes and villains who didn?t just wage war, but invented it. These are the tales of historic battles and bloodshed. Now, with cutting edge animation techniques, and the expertise of military historians— BATTLES BC explores the strategies, tactics and weapons used by ancient commanders such as Hannibal, David and Caesar. The truths and myths behind these heroes and villains are brought to life, in dramatic and epic proportions.

Part 5 Ramses Raging Chariots

What begins as a dispute over a buffer zone escalates quickly into a struggle for regional dominance as two of the great Empires of the Ancient world trade blows. The Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses is baited into overextending his armies, believing the first fighting force to arrive at the contested city of Kadesh will be victorious. But Ramses has been deceived… the Hittite Army lies in wait. They strike when he is at his weakest, and his troops exhausted. Ramses suffers desertion and heavy losses. His weakened force is surrounded on three sides. Amazingly, the pure fighting ability of the Egyptian soldiers is enough to enable them to battle their way out of their corner and escape.

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