The Hittites lived in central Anatolia. At its height their empire extended from the Ionian coast to parts of Syria. They strove to support a string of client states as buffers between the powerful Mitanni to the east and the Egyptians to the south. The Hittites and Egyptians fought to extend their influence over these vassal states. The most famous battle between these two Biblical superpowers was at Kadesh in 1274 BC. The mixed nature of the Hittite forces reflects this system of client kingdoms whose lords were obliged to provide contingents towards the Hittite army. Amongst the vassal states of the Hittites was Wilusa in the far North West – identified with Ilium and the city of Troy.
We've put together this fantastic army deal to get you started with a Late Bronze Age Hittite force. This bundle gives you 74 infantry and 4 chariots - the perfect starting point for a Bronze Age army!
Bundle contents:
- 48 Hittite Medium Infantry with Long Spears & Shields
- 16 Hurrian or Syrian Light Infantry Archers
- 8 Skirmishers or Chariot Runners with Javelins
- 3 Light Chariots with Spear and Javelin-Armed Crew
- Free Hittite Empire Army Command
- Free Light Chariot with Spear and Javelin-Armed Crew
Models supplied unassembled and unpainted
