This city on the Orontes River was the site of two major battles.  
This city on the Orontes River was the site of two major battles.  In the second battle, one commander hid his army behind the city and sent out false reports that he was at Aleppo, to the north.  The opposing monarch bought the trap and set up camp on the other side of the city, unaware of the 16,500 foot and 3,500 charioteers that were about to surprise him.  King Muwutallis might have won easily if not for the capture of two of his scouts.  Nevertheless, he was able to halt the enemy resurgence into Syria.  FTP, name this 1275 BC battle that saw the Hittites and Ramses II's Egyptians fight to a draw.
This city on the Orontes River was the site of two major battles.  
Battle of Kadesh