Ramesses II built the Abydos complex, the Ramesseum tombs, temples in Abu Simbel and finished the Great Hypostyle Hall at Karnak, the largest religious monument area in antiquity.
Stories say he was a brave soldier, fighting amongst and involved his army, even battling once with no armor during an ambush by the Hittites. His most outstanding achievements come from his extensive building projects throughout the Kingdom.
While fighting the Hittites, Ramesses himself and his troops were on the verge of defeat, surrounded by chariots outmanning them 3 to 2. Fortunately, reinforcements arrived and secured a tactical victory for the combative Egyptian King.