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NKE-11B2 - Egyptian Infantry, Battle of Kadesh | John Jenkins Designs
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NKE-11B2 – Egyptian Infantry, Battle of Kadesh | John Jenkins Designs
The Battle of Kadesh, fought around 1274 BC, was not simply a clash of royal chariots. Behind the spectacular images commissioned by Ramesses II stood thousands of infantrymen who provided the manpower needed to sustain an Egyptian army deep inside Syria.
NKE-11B2 – Egyptian Infantry represents one of these rank-and-file soldiers from the army of Ramesses II. Egyptian infantry marched as part of the major divisions that accompanied the pharaoh northwards, carrying the weapons and equipment required for a lengthy campaign far from the Nile Valley.
At Kadesh, the Egyptian army was placed in considerable danger when Hittite chariots struck while its divisions were separated. The infantry therefore found themselves involved in a confused battle in and around the Egyptian camp as the situation rapidly changed.
NKE-11B2 is ideal for increasing the size of an Egyptian battle line. Combine him with the A and B variants, archers, standard bearers and chariots to recreate the varied appearance of a New Kingdom army.
Available from The Military Workshop – another excellent John Jenkins Designs infantryman for building the forces of Ramesses II at Kadesh.
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