The Hittites were successful for their use of iron weapons and chariots. The Assyrians, later, used these same tools.
The hitties and Assyrians used iron weapons and chariots in battle.
The hitties and Assyrians used iron weapons and chariots in battle.
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chariots
: The Hittites was the first to use iron in weapons (successfully), and that gave them an advantage over other people for a few centuries, until the secret spread to the Assyrians and other people that had contact with the Hittites.
Chariots.
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The Assyrians utilized advanced military technology, particularly iron weaponry and siege engines, which significantly enhanced their combat effectiveness. Their use of chariots for rapid movement and the development of battering rams for breaching city walls were also crucial in their conquests. Additionally, the Assyrians employed sophisticated tactics, including psychological warfare and effective communication through messengers, which helped them maintain control over the vast territories of Mesopotamia.
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The primary technology used in the Battle of Hastings was weaponry such as swords, spears, and arrows. Horses were also used for cavalry charges. However, there was no advanced technology like gunpowder or heavy artillery.
Iron weapons