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
The Battle of Marathon
[REMASTERED AND RE-RECORDED] The decisive Persian defeat not only halted a significant incursion into Europe but also solidified the reputation of the Greek military as a formidable entity in the annals of warfare. This confrontation laid the groundwork for the subsequent Persian attempt to conquer Greece, which would ultimately culminate in their losses at Salamis and Plataea, defining moments in the defense of Western civilization. "Marathon was the birth cry of Europe." J.F.C. Fuller, Mil...
8 Aug 202423min
