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The Battle of Marathon"A battle that not merely settled the fate of two armies, but the whole future progress of human civilization." -- Edward Creasy
The Battle of Marathon took place where, oddly enough, two armies confronted each other for FIVE days with almost no fighting, and Athenian democracy was put to the test as the Greek forces debated (and voted) whether or not to attack the Persians. More Info » |
The Battle of ChâlonsHalf Roman - All Business!His father was a Roman general of “Scythian” origin, one of the original groups of powerful mounted nomads that challenged Rome. In fact he was closer to his allies and adversaries than most Roman commanders of the day - for General Aetius actually had Hunnish warriors fighting FOR him in earlier battles, and spent time with both the Huns and Goths as a honored hostage (learning much about both peoples while there.)More Info » |
The Battle of Blenheim“But ‘twas a famous victory!”"The decisive blow struck at Blenheim resounded through every part of Europe. It at once destroyed the vast fabric of power which it had taken Louis XIV, aided by the talents of Turenne and the genius of Vauban, so long to construct." -- Alison More Info » |
The Day of Waterloo"I cannot get over our defeat. We were maneuvered like so many pumpkins." -- Baron de Marbot in a letter (written June 26th)
“The battle was the nearest run thing you ever saw in your life.” -- Wellington
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