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Posted on May 12, 2020
Why the Two-Wheel Chariot Was So Effective in Ancient Battles
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Jack Durish
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That is a pretty effective weapon. Makes me wonder why it wasn't employed when horse cavalry was still used.
Why the Two-Wheel Chariot Was So Effective in Ancient Battles
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I guess Alexander the Great figured out how to neutralize a lot of the advantage a Chariot offered..
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Wonder how Custer would have fared with chariots at his disposal? LOL
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