The Battle of Pydna, Third Macedonian War
The Battle of Pydna sounded the death knell for Alexander the Great's once-mighty empire, shattering its last vestiges and paving the way for the unstoppable rise of Roman supremacy and dominion across the Near East. Pydna. 22nd June, 168 B.C. Roman Forces: 25,000 infantry, unknown calvary, one contingent of war elephants. Macedonian Forces: ~ 40,000 infantry, 4,000 calvary. Additional Reading and Research: Fuller, J.F.C. A Military History of the Western World.Gabba, Emilio. Republican Rom...
14 Aug 202418min
The Battle of Sedan, Franco-Prussian War
The Prussian victory in the Franco-Prussian War (as a direct result of the Battle of Sedan) not only shattered the French army but also set the stage for a seismic shift in European power. The once-disparate Germanic states, emboldened by their triumph, coalesced into a formidable empire under a unified banner. Yet, this victory was a double-edged sword, forging an enmity between France and Germany that simmered like a dormant volcano, destined to erupt decades later in the cataclysm of World...
13 Aug 202418min
The Battle of Mukden
Japan's victory at Mukden, forged on a winter battlefield requiring relentless sacrifice, shattered the old world order, compelling the great powers to the negotiating table. The end of the Russo-Japanese War was not just a cessation of hostilities—it was the birth of Japan as a military titan, a force that the world could no longer dare to ignore. Mukden. 19 February - 10 March, 1905. Russo-Japanese War. Japanese: 200,00 to 320,000 soldiers; 53,000 to 70,000 KIA. Russian: 200,000 to 310,000...
12 Aug 202420min
The Battle of Trenton
Washington's victory ignited a blazing resurgence of fervor in the hearts of the colonial people—a fervor so fierce that, without it, the flame of the American Revolution might have been extinguished forever; as this victory came on the back of three consecutive defeats for the revolutionary army. Trenton; 26 December, 1776. American Revolutionary Forces: ~ 2500 militia. Hessian Forces: ~ 1,500 Mercenaries. Support the show Social Media: www.HistorysGreatestBattles.com Youtube | TikTok...
9 Aug 202424min
Battle of Thymbra
In a sweeping conquest, Cyrus the Great wrested control of Lydia's vast treasures, stripping Babylon of a crucial ally. His military genius is birthed in this battle. His resounding victory paved the way for Cyrus to boldly challenge and ultimately seize the Neo-Babylonian throne, heralding the dawn of the mighty Persian Empire. Thymbra. 546 B.C. Persian: ~ 50,000 Lydian: Unknown but commonly believed to be numerically superior to the Persian numbers. Support the show Social Media: www.Hi...
8 Aug 202417min
