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The Battle of Castillon: The End of the 100 Years War

6th - Higher Ed
This video details the events leading up to the Battle of Castillon in 1453, a pivotal moment in the 100 Years War between France and England. The battle saw English forces under the command of John Talbot facing off against French...
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The Battle of Sentinum: Rome's Triumph Over the Four Nations Coalition

6th - Higher Ed
This video describes the climactic Battle of Sentinum during the Third Samnite War, where a grand coalition of Samnites, Etruscans, Gauls, and Umbrians faced off against the Romans. Led by Consuls Fabius and Desius, the Romans...
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The Battle of Hastings: The Conquest of England

6th - Higher Ed
This video provides a detailed account of the events leading up to and during the Battle of Hastings in 1066, where the invading Norman forces led by Duke William of Normandy defeated the Anglo-Saxon army under King Harold Godwinson. The...
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The Great Raid of 1355: Edward of Woodstock's Trail of Fire and Blood

6th - Higher Ed
This video describes the events of the Great Raid of 1355 led by the Black Prince, Edward of Woodstock, in France. The raid resulted in widespread destruction of villages, towns, and cities, leaving a lasting impact on the French Crown...
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The Battle of Sagrajas: Alfonso VI of Castile and Leon vs Yusuf Ibn Tashfin of the Almoravids

6th - Higher Ed
This video provides a detailed account of the Battle of Sagrajas in 1086 between King Alfonso VI of Castile and Leon and Yusuf Ibn Tashfin of the Almoravids. The battle showcases the complex political landscape of the Iberian Peninsula...
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The Battle for Supremacy: Hannibal's Campaign in Italy, 215 BC

6th - Higher Ed
This video provides a detailed account of the military strategies and battles between Hannibal's Carthaginian forces and the Roman army in 215 BC. It highlights the tactical maneuvers, fierce engagements, and strategic decisions made by...
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The Battle of Keresztes: A Detailed Account of Strategy, Triumph, and Defeat

6th - Higher Ed
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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Battle of Torvioll: The Rise of Skanderbeg

6th - Higher Ed
This video tells the story of George Castriotti, also known as Skanderbeg, a legendary Albanian leader who rebelled against the Ottoman Empire to establish the League of Lezha and fight for Albanian independence. Skanderbeg's strategic...
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Battle of Bannockburn, 1314 AD First War of Scottish Independence (Part 5)

6th - Higher Ed
Battle of Bannockburn, 1314 AD First War of Scottish Independence (Part 5)
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The Rise of Diocletian: A Tale of Usurpation and Triumph in the Roman Empire

6th - Higher Ed
This video provides a detailed account of the political and military events during the Roman Empire in the year 285, focusing on the usurper Diocletian's successful bid for power over Emperor Carinos. It highlights the strategic...
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The Tactical Masterpiece of Cannae: Hannibal's Triumph and Rome's Devastating Defeat

6th - Higher Ed
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

6th - Higher Ed
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 Evolution of Roman Defensive Strategies: From Client States to Defence in Depth

6th - Higher Ed
This video explores the evolution of Rome's defensive strategies from client states to a defense in depth system in response to changing geopolitical and military challenges. It discusses the trade-offs between comprehensive security and...
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The Battle of Manzikert: The Beginning of the End for the Byzantine Empire

6th - Higher Ed
This video provides a detailed account of the Battle of Manzikert in 1071 between the Byzantine Empire and the Seljuk Turks, highlighting the military strategies, political maneuvers, and ultimate defeat of Emperor Romanus IV Diogenes....
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The Battle of Talas: Clash of Empires in Central Asia

6th - Higher Ed
This video provides a detailed historical account of the Battle of Talas, a pivotal conflict between the Abbasid Caliphate and the Tang Empire of China in 751 AD. The narration delves into the background of the two empires, their...
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The Fall of Normandy: The Battle of Formigny and the End of English Rule

6th - Higher Ed
This video details the events leading up to and the decisive Battle of Forminier in 1449, where the French forces, under King Charla the 7th, successfully reconquered Normandy from the English. The battle showcased strategic maneuvers,...
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The Battle of Klushino: The Polish Invasion of Russia

6th - Higher Ed
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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The Norman Conquest of Southern Italy: The Battle for Power and Influence

6th - Higher Ed
This video delves into the historical conflict between Pope Leo the 9th and the Normans in southern Italy in the early 11th century. It highlights the rise of the Normans as mercenaries, their expansion into southern Italy, and the...
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The Strategic Brilliance of Aurelian: Conquering Zenobia and Palmyra

6th - Higher Ed
This video describes Emperor Aurelian's strategic military campaign against Zenobia and the Palmyrene Empire in the 3rd century AD. It highlights Aurelian's meticulous planning, tactical brilliance, and diplomatic acumen in defeating...
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Battle of Agincourt: Henry V's Triumph and Legacy

6th - Higher Ed
This video describes the events leading up to and during the Battle of Agincourt, where King Henry V of England led his outnumbered and weary army to a stunning victory over the French forces. Despite facing challenges and being cut off...
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The Rise and Fall of Majorian: The Last Hope of the Western Roman Empire

6th - Higher Ed
This video explores the rise and fall of Majorian, a Roman emperor in the 5th century who attempted to reverse the decline of the Western Roman Empire. Through military victories and ambitious reforms, Majorian sought to restore Rome's...
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Battle of Carpi: Prelude to the War of the Spanish Succession

6th - Higher Ed
This video provides a detailed account of the complex geopolitical maneuvering and military strategies surrounding the War of the Spanish Succession. Focused on the Battle of Carpi, it highlights the intense conflict between the French...
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Battle of Aquilonia: The Fierce Battles of the Third Samnite War

6th - Higher Ed
This video details the intense and decisive battles of the Third Samnite War, showcasing the fierce resistance of the Samnites against the Roman forces led by skilled consuls. Through strategic maneuvers, clever deceptions, and...
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Battle of Solferino: The Road to Italian Liberation

6th - Higher Ed
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...