What role did chariots play in battles?

In ancient times, war chariots played a very significant, decisive role in battles. Their tactical role in battle can be compared with the role of tanks in the wars of the 20th century. Their main task was to carry out a breakthrough and introduce disorder into the ranks of the enemy, the destruction of his manpower by chariot soldiers-shooters, spearmen, and droto-throwers.
Chariots perfectly broke the enemy formation with a direct blow, in addition, archers were often placed on them; the chariots were quite mobile and looked impressive, so the pharaoh and his commanders took part in the battle on the chariot.