Chariots

Chariots are ancient wheeled constructs pulled by horses. Many would have used two to four horses, with either two or four wheels attached to a frame. Regularly made of wood, and sometimes decorated if for ceremonial purposes, the main reason was for war. Many early cultures used it, such as the Egyptians, Hittites, and Sumerians, even having massed battles with them. Each of these chariots was built for speed, and usually had two to three people on the chariot itself. This would've consisted of at least one crew to steer the horses, and one with a ranged attack weapon such as a bow or sling. The warrior would have been trained to use a spear, or long sword, when going into melee. A few types like the Egyptian would have three with one bowman or equivalent, and melee fighter who also acted as defence for the chariot. Later the Celts used chariots for similar purposes, with the warriors hopping off after a pass or two to attack at close range. After a number of centuries if not millennia, the chariot eventually died out except for the ceremonial varieties though even then rarely used.

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Cavalry