finally paints the first of his Gauls...
Hittite armies receive reinforcements this week with these three light two-man chariots, perfect to support the heavier three-man chariots we launched recently.
These sets continue our focus on the Battle of Kadesh. You may have seen part one of Nigel Stillman's look at this, the largest chariot battle of all time, published recently – if not, you can read it here.
This is a Hittite or other Anatolian two-man, two-horse Light Chariot, with a crew of a driver and a choice of spearman or archer. This chariot can be used in both Early Hittite and Hittite Empire armies, either as a native Hittite or other central Anatolian, including Gasgan, chariot.
Hittite chariots were lighter in the early period and different from the heavier three-man chariots of the later Empire period. This chariot cab is constructed with animal hide stretched partly over a wooden frame. It is still of fairly simple design, has no bow cases or quivers, and has wheels with four spokes.
Hittite or other Anatolian two-man, two-horse light chariot, with a crew of a driver, spearman or archer. Can be used in both Early Hittite and Hittite Empire armies as a native Hittite or other central Anatolian or Gasgan Chariot.
This chariot cab is constructed with a wooden frame, fully covered by animal hide, and has wheels with six spokes.
Hittite or other Anatolian two-man, two-horse Light Chariot, with option for crew of either an archer or commander. Can be used in both Early Hittite and Hittite Empire armies, including those of other central Anatolian and northern Anatolian (Gasgan) states.
This chariot cab is constructed from a wooden frame, covered fully by animal hide; has bow cases on the sides, and has wheels with six spokes. Chariots like this were still used by Hittite armies in the Late Bronze Age.
View our ever-growing Hittite Range here.
The new light chariots are an ideal foil for the heavy chariots here. There are loads more Hittite releases on the way, as well as the specter of the New Kingdom Egyptians on the horizon…