This video provides a detailed account of the military and strategic brilliance of Philip II of Macedonia, highlighting his innovative reforms, tactical prowess, and decisive victory at the Battle of Chaeronea in 338 BC. Philip's ability...

This video provides a detailed account of the events leading up to and during the Battle of Mohács in 1526, a significant historical event that marked a turning point in the history of the Kingdom of Hungary and the Ottoman Empire. The...

This video recounts the Battle of Ogrim, a pivotal engagement in the Williamite conflict in Ireland. It describes the strategic maneuvers, fierce fighting, and ultimately the decisive victory of the Williamite forces over the Jacobites....

This video provides a detailed account of the historical events surrounding the Battle of Kosovo in 1389, where the Ottoman Empire faced off against a coalition led by Serbian Prince Lazar. The battle resulted in the deaths of both...

October 14, 1066 - The King of England and the Duke of Normandy meet on the battlefield. The prize to be won; the English crown. King Harold defends the high ground with his infantry in a shield-wall formation. William takes the...

Find out why many still consider Alexander the Great to be the greatest military leader of all time. Animated maps chart the full story of his brilliant 10-year campaign across Greece, Egypt, Iran, Afghanistan and to the borders of...

This video describes how injured soldiers were taken care of both on the battlefield and in the trenches by their comrades and the medical officer. Part 5 of a 7 part series

The Battle of Waterloo was one of the decisive battles of European history, ending nearly twenty years of warfare between France and her neighbours. Animated maps and artwork allow you to follow every movement in the campaign, and...

In 1806 Napoleon, Emperor of the French, led a devastating attack on Prussia and Saxony that led to a crushing victory at the twin battles of Jena and Auerstadt. Described as 'Napoleonic Blitzkrieg', discover how Napoleon was able to...

In 1809, with Napoleon and his best troops bogged down in Spain, Austria decided to try to get revenge for her humiliation at Austerlitz three years before. Archduke Charles led an invasion of France's ally Bavaria, but Napoleon raised...

How Hannibal with his army fell into an ambush and how in unusual way they got out. Will Fabius Maximus - a Roman dictator stop his plan? The Second Punic War is also full of fascinating episodes.

A British WW1 soldier describes the equipment during 1916-18 and explains how it adapted to suit the changing way the war was being fought

October 14, 1066 - The King of England and the Duke of Normandy meet on the battlefield. The prize to be won; the English crown. King Harold defends the high ground with his infantry in a shield-wall formation. William takes the field...

Long range, high calibre weapons – the cannon helped propel the Union to victory. But how did the technological advances that took place during the Civil War change the game?

A description of the trenches that stretched from Belgium to Switzerland which were built after the war was bogged down in stalemate. Part 1 of a 7 part series

Alexander III of Macedon succeeded his father at the young age of 20, becoming the King of the ancient Kingdom of Macedon. He spent most of his years as king conducting military campaigns, particularly against the rival of his life, the...

A quick guide to infantry tactics and formations of the Napoleonic period, which first appeared in our video on the Battle of Aspern. In this video we try to explain why lining up shoulder-to-shoulder was not as stupid as it first seems,...

It was the most destructive conflict in US history – but the American Civil War also saw the emergence of new technologies and innovations born from a will to win.

A description of a trench; the traversing, loop holes and the use of trench periscopes to view the enemy. Part 2 of a 7 part series

A description of the practicalities and problems the army faced in the trenches when it came to supplies and latrines. Part 3 of a 7 part series

Erwin Rommel is one of the most instantly recognisable military figures in history. His exploits in the early part of The Second World War defined the concept of armored warfare, and played a major part in the swift conquest of France....

A description of going 'over the top'; the noise of the explosions, the vibration, the fear…..  The last in a 7 part series

In part one, a Norman soldier describes the start of the battle of Hastings including a description of Taillefer, the juggler who entertained the Normans before the battle started

Hear Encyclopaedia Britannica editor Michael Ray talk about the obstacles that Allies faced at Omaha Beach during the Normandy Invasion, using an infographic.