History's Greatest Battles

History's Greatest Battles

Where the course of history has been decided on the battlefield. These are the battles that made us -- a detailed, entertaining, and tangent-free program about history's greatest battles. In this program, we journey through the constancy of human conflict, where the fates of nations and the course of global history have been decided on the battlefield. This podcast delves into our world-history's most significant and seminal battles, exploring not just the events themselves but their profound impact on the world timeline we live in today. Each episode is meticulously crafted by ardent and dedicated history fans with a passion for military history and an appreciation for the art of storytelling. Join us as we unravel the strategies, heroics, and consequences that have shaped civilizations and forged the destiny of entire continents.

The Siege of Veii, ~ 404 BC - 396 BC. Rome's Walls Breached for the First and Last Time.
February 12, 2025x
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00:15:5610.98 MB

The Siege of Veii, ~ 404 BC - 396 BC. Rome's Walls Breached for the First and Last Time.

Rome’s victory did more than defeat a rival; it annihilated the one power that had stood as its gre...

The Siege of Plevna, 1877. Balkan Pan-Slavic Dream Stopped by Ottomans, but Planted Seeds for WWI.
February 11, 2025x
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00:19:2913.41 MB

The Siege of Plevna, 1877. Balkan Pan-Slavic Dream Stopped by Ottomans, but Planted Seeds for WWI.

Though the Ottomans fell at the end, their five-month stand shattered Russia’s momentum so complete...

The Siege of Liege, 1914. Blindsided by Courageous Belgian Resistance, German's Lightening Plan Thwarted, Paris Saved.
February 10, 2025x
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00:20:4314.26 MB

The Siege of Liege, 1914. Blindsided by Courageous Belgian Resistance, German's Lightening Plan Thwarted, Paris Saved.

Belgian resistance was not supposed to exist. The German war machine had counted on speed... on sma...

The Siege of Montségur, 1243 - 1244. The Last Stand of the Cathars. First Crusade Against Fellow Christians.
February 07, 2025x
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00:15:1510.5 MB

The Siege of Montségur, 1243 - 1244. The Last Stand of the Cathars. First Crusade Against Fellow Christians.

The fall of Montségur was not simply a siege, it was an annihilation of a faith. The last sanctuary...

The Siege of Boston, 1775 - 1776. America Refuses to be Ruled. Ragtag Militia Besieges and Takes Boston. America is Birthed.
February 06, 2025x
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00:22:5215.78 MB

The Siege of Boston, 1775 - 1776. America Refuses to be Ruled. Ragtag Militia Besieges and Takes Boston. America is Birthed.

By driving the British from Boston, the rebellion achieved its first decisive victory, expelling th...

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S02 EP17: The Siege of Veii, 5th Century BCE

The Siege of Veii and the Forging of Roman Military Supremacy: From Total War to Existential Trauma I. Bellum Romanum: Veii as the Crucible...

S02 EP16: The Siege of Plevna, 1877

The Siege of Plevna (1877): A Fulcrum of Balkan Strife, Tactical Revolution, and Heroic Defiance Abstract The Siege of Plevna (July–Decembe...

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