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Battles that changed the world

Battles that changed the world

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 This Podcast discusses different invasions in history which changed the world order Social Sciences World
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  • The First Global War: The Seven Years’ Struggle 1756 to 1763

    The First Global War: The Seven Years’ Struggle 1756 to 1763
    Sep 24 2025
    The episode covers the global conflict from 1756 to 1763, often regarded by historians as a "World War" of the 18th century. It offers a detailed table of contents outlining the war's scope, including its prehistory, the territorial war aims of major powers like Austria, Prussia, France, and Great Britain, and the opposing alliances. Much of the episode is dedicated to chronicling the military progression of the war across various theaters of operation—Europe, North America, the Caribbean, and Asia—year by year. Finally, the episode discusses the peace treaties of 1763 (Paris and Hubertusburg), along with the significant political, economic, and demographic consequences of the conflict, such as the rise of Prussia and Great Britain's colonial dominance.
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    26 mins
  • 331 BC: Gaugamela: Alexander’s Decisive Clash with Darius

    331 BC: Gaugamela: Alexander’s Decisive Clash with Darius
    Sep 22 2025
    The provided podcast offers a detailing the Battle of Gaugamela, a pivotal conflict in 331 BC where Alexander the Great's Macedonian forces defeated the Persian Army led by King Darius III. The content outlines the historical context leading up to the battle, including Darius's prior defeat at Issus and subsequent failed peace negotiations with Alexander. Key sections describe the prelude to the battle, the strategic location of the fight, and the considerable discrepancies in ancient and modern estimates regarding the sizes of the Macedonian and Persian armies. Finally, the podcast reconstructs the phases of the battle, focusing on Alexander's use of superior tactics and the eventual flight of Darius III, which marked the effective end of the Achaemenid Empire.
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    36 mins
  • 451: The Day Rome Defied the Huns

    451: The Day Rome Defied the Huns
    Sep 22 2025
    The provided episode offers a comprehensive overview of the Battle of the Catalaunian Plains in 451 AD, a significant military operation of the Western Roman Empire against the Huns under Attila. The episode details the historical context leading up to the battle, including Roman authority in Gaul, motivations for Attila's invasion, and the siege of Aurelianum. It meticulously lists the diverse forces and commanders involved on both the Roman-Visigothic coalition and the Hunnic side, noting the often-disputed numbers and composition of the armies. Finally, the podcast explores the course of the battle, the disputed outcome—ranging from a Roman victory to an indecisive result—and the varying historical importance attributed to the conflict, especially concerning its long-term effects on Europe and the reputation of the participating leaders.
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    28 mins
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