They are the moments when history was writ in blood; when armies determined the fate of empires and men became myths. They are the Decisive Battles of the Ancient World.
In a groundbreaking three-disc release, The History Channel presents the
13
defining points of ancient warfare-moments that altered the course of history
and shaped the modern world. Decisive Battles of the Ancient World narrates a
comprehensive account of the famed leaders that commanded victory and the
brilliant military tactics that swayed destiny as it travels the globe to
examine every aspect of these legendary encounters. Witness recreations of the
crucial battles of Rome and beyond-from Cannae to Marathon to Thermopylae-and
follow some of the greatest warriors of all time, including Hannibal, Spartacus,
and Attila the Hun.
This is the ultimate survey of the colossal conflicts that determined the fate of the Western world.