He almost lost his life in the deadly Battle of Kadesh
Ramses II assisted his father with his military adventures after becoming prince regent, and by the age of 22, he was commanding the Egyptian army. It is well known that as a young pharaoh, Ramses II waged severe battles against the Hittites, Nubians, Libyans, and Syrians to defend Egypt's frontiers.
Even as a monarch, he was known for his outstanding military achievements. His command of Egypt's army was impressive. He commanded a tiny troop against the Hittites while he was young, and fought one of history's earliest wars.
Even though the Battle of Kadesh lasted a long time, it did not result in a decisive victory. Ramses II commanded a force of 20,000 troops and 5,000 chariots against the formidable Hittite army. Ramses battled valiantly, narrowly avoiding death on the battlefield to recapture the provinces he had lost to his foes. It is unclear if the conflict was won or lost. Ramses, on the other hand, emerged as the hero of the day.
As the third pharaoh of the 19th dynasty in Egypt, Ramses is remembered as one of the bravest and most brilliant battle heroes in history. During his long reign, he made significant military advancements and vastly expanded Egyptian territory.
