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The Battle of Keresztes: The Prelude to the Long Turkish War
This video describes the events leading up to the beginning of the Long Turkish War in the late 16th century, focusing on the conflict between the Ottoman Empire and the Holy Roman Empire. It details key battles, military strategies, and...
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The Battle of Keresztes: A Detailed Account of Strategy, Triumph, and Defeat
This video provides a detailed account of the Battle of Keresztes, a significant historical event where the Christian and Ottoman armies clashed in a strategic and intense battle. The video delves into the planning, tactics, and...
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The Tactical Masterpiece of Cannae: Hannibal's Triumph and Rome's Devastating Defeat
This video provides a detailed and vivid account of the Battle of Cannae, a significant military engagement between the Roman Republic and Carthaginian forces led by Hannibal in 216 BC. The transcript walks the viewer through the...
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The Political Turmoil and Military Strategies of the Second Punic War
This video provides a detailed account of the strategic maneuvers, political intrigues, and military engagements during the Second Punic War, focusing on the actions of Hannibal and the internal divisions within Carthage. It delves into...
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The Battle of Klushino: The Polish Invasion of Russia
This video narrates the complex and tumultuous events surrounding the multiple impostors claiming to be Dmitri Ivanovitch, the son of Ivan the Terrible, and their attempts to seize the Russian throne during the Time of Troubles. It...
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Battle of Solferino: The Road to Italian Liberation
This video narrates the historical events leading up to and during the Battle of Solferino in 1859, a pivotal conflict in the struggle for Italian unification. It highlights the strategic maneuvers, fierce battles, and ultimate victory...
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Battle of Kircholm: The War for the Swedish Crown
This video explores the historical conflict between King Sigismund of Poland and King Charles of Sweden in the late 16th century, focusing on their struggle for control over Sweden and the ensuing battles, specifically the Battle of...
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Battle of Forum Gallorum: The Turning Point in Roman Politics
This video provides a detailed account of the political turmoil and military clashes following Julius Caesar's assassination in 44 BC. It delves into the power struggles between key figures such as Mark Antony, Octavian, and Cicero,...
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Battle of Orsha: The Polish-Lithuanian Victory over the Muscovites
This video describes the historical Battle of Orsha in 1514 between the Polish Lithuanian army and the Muscovite forces, showcasing the strategic maneuvers, fierce combat, and ultimate victory of the Polish Lithuanian army. Despite...
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The Battle of Grunwald: A Turning Point in Baltic History
This video provides a detailed account of the historical events leading up to and during the Battle of Grunwald in 1410 between the Teutonic Order and the Polish Lithuanian Union. Tensions over control of Samagitia escalated into a...
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Battle of Pressburg: The Fall of the Bavarian Army and the Rise of Hungarian Power
This video describes the historical Battle of Pressburg in 900 AD, where the numerically superior Bavarian army, led by Lewitt Pole, suffered a devastating defeat at the hands of the Hungarian forces. Despite initial successes, the...
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Battle of Mutina: The Civil War of 43 BC
This video provides a detailed account of the pivotal battles of Forum Gallorum and Mutina in 43 BC, showcasing the fierce clashes between Mark Antony's forces and the senatorial legions led by Hirtius and Octavian. The narrative delves...
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World War II's Early Years: The Atlantic Battle and Rise of Nazi Atrocities
This video covers the initial years of World War II, focusing on the Battle of the Atlantic and the rapid expansion of Nazi Germany. It describes the devastating impact of German U-Boats, the fall of several European nations, and the...
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Becoming a Historian
Five accomplished historians describe how specific personal experiences were crucial in triggering their interest in history and inspired them to become historians. Featured are: David Cannadine (Princeton University), Linda Colley...
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The First Royal Pretender To Henry VII's Throne | Lambert Simnel | The Wars Of The Roses
Once Henry VII took the throne of England, his position as king was threatened almost immediately - starting with the first royal pretender, Lambert Simnel. Was the son of an Oxfordshire organ-maker really the son of George, Duke of...
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What Caused the War of 1812?
The War of 1812 was a major conflict between the United States and Great Britain for control of the Northern Frontier. Often described as the second war of independence, in reality it was caused in large part by the ineffective foreign...
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War on the Lakes
If the U.S. Navy was to defeat the British during the War of 1812, it would not do so on the open seas. The battles that raged on the Great Lakes, however, would have a huge impact on the outcome of the war.
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The Treaty of Ghent
After almost three years of bitter conflict, the War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain came to an end with the ratification of the Treaty of Ghent, but was the war a waste of time and resources?
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The Pentagon Papers: Explained
The Pentagon Papers revealed how the U.S. government had lied to the public about its involvement in the Vietnam War. Leaked by the New York Times, this opened the door for future whistleblowers to expose the truth.
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The Burning of Washington
During the War of 1812, British forces stormed into Washington, D.C. and set fire to the White House and other federal buildings. Rather than dent U.S. morale, the sacking of Washington served to galvanize the population against the...
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The Battle of Fort McHenry
The War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain ultimately ended in stalemate, but in the aftermath of one U.S. victory, a poem was penned that would become the new nation’s national anthem.
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Concentration Camps Are Older Than World War II
We're all familiar with the haunting images of the concentration camps of World War II. But the history of those concentration camps extends back to the late 19th. century and the invention of barbed wire and repeating rifle [see...
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Following Her Passion
Historian Linda Colley (Princeton) reminisces on the beginnings of her historical career.
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Reranking Military Ranks: Unveiling the True Meanings Behind Titles
In this video, the speaker explores the etymology and pronunciation of military ranks and proposes a new hierarchy based on their true meanings. They delve into the origins of words like Lieutenant, Colonel, Sergeant, Captain, and more.