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Turning Points: History’s Greatest Battles

"From the ancient fields of Greece to the trenches of the world wars, battles have stood as decisive moments — turning points where nations rose, empires fell, and history changed forever. In this podcast, we bring you closer to the great clashes of history, not only exploring the strategies and struggles, but also the courage, sacrifice, and consequences that echo through time. Welcome to Turning Points: History’s Greatest Battles — where every episode unveils a conflict that reshaped the destiny

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The Somme – The Cost of Modern War

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2025/12/14

Episode 18 of Turning Points: History’s Greatest Battles examines the Battle of the Somme (1916), one of the deadliest and most defining battles of World War I. Launched by Britain and France to relieve pressure on Verdun and break the stalemate on the Western Front, the offensive relied heavily on an unprecedented artillery bombardment intended to destroy German defenses. However, the German army survived in deep bunkers, leaving their machine guns largely intact. On July 1, 1916, tens of thousands

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5:57

Verdun – The Furnace of French Resistance

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2025/12/08

Episode 17 explores the Battle of Verdun (1916) — one of the longest, bloodiest, and most symbolically powerful battles in World War I. Seeking to break the stalemate on the Western Front, German Chief of Staff Erich von Falkenhayn launched an offensive aimed not at capturing land but at destroying French morale through sheer attrition. Verdun, a historic fortress city, was chosen precisely because the French would feel compelled to defend it “to the last man.” Beginning on February 21, 1916, the

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6:33

Gettysburg – The High-Water Mark of the Confederacy

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2025/12/01

Episode 16 of Turning Points: History’s Greatest Battles covers the Battle of Gettysburg (1863) — the pivotal moment of the American Civil War. After a string of Confederate victories, General Robert E. Lee invaded the North, hoping to force political concessions or foreign recognition. His army clashed unexpectedly with Union forces under General George G. Meade in the small town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Day 1 saw Confederate troops push Union forces back through the town, but the Union seized

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6:59

Waterloo – The Fall of an Emperor

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2025/11/24

Episode 15 recounts the Battle of Waterloo (1815), the final, decisive clash that ended Napoleon Bonaparte’s rule. After escaping exile and returning to power, Napoleon attempted to defeat the British under Duke of Wellington and the Prussians under Blücher before they could unite. The battle unfolded near Waterloo, where muddy terrain slowed the French advance. Fierce fighting erupted at Hougoumont, French cavalry assaults failed against British infantry squares, and although the French captured La

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5:27

Austerlitz – Napoleon’s Greatest Victory

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2025/11/18

Episode 14 of Turning Points: History’s Greatest Battles explores the Battle of Austerlitz (1805) — widely regarded as Napoleon’s greatest military triumph. Facing the combined armies of Russia and Austria, Napoleon deliberately appeared weak, thinning his right flank and pretending to retreat. The Allied commanders, overconfident and eager for a quick victory, shifted their forces south to exploit this supposed weakness. At dawn on December 2, thick fog covered the battlefield. As the Allies

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5:46

Trafalgar – Nelson’s Naval Supremacy

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2025/11/12

Episode 13 of Turning Points: History’s Greatest Battles recounts the Battle of Trafalgar (1805) — the defining naval clash of the Napoleonic Wars. Facing a combined French and Spanish fleet intent on invading Britain, Admiral Horatio Nelson led 27 British ships against 33 enemy vessels near Cape Trafalgar, off the coast of Spain. Instead of following traditional tactics, Nelson boldly broke the enemy line in two, creating chaos and forcing close-range combat. The British fleet’s superior discipline

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5:01

Yorktown – The Birth of a New Nation

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2025/11/06

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5:26

Saratoga – America’s Turning Point

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2025/10/31

Episode 11 of Turning Points: History’s Greatest Battles revisits the Battle of Saratoga (1777) — the defining moment of the American Revolution. British General John Burgoyne marched south from Canada with 8,000 troops, planning to split the colonies in two. But his advance through the New York wilderness was slow, and American forces under General Horatio Gates and the fiery Benedict Arnold blocked his path. The first clash at Freeman’s Farm ended indecisively but cost the British dearly. Three

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5:44

Vienna – The Siege that Stopped the Ottomans

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2025/10/25

Episode 10 of Turning Points: History’s Greatest Battles recounts the Battle of Vienna (1683) — the decisive clash that halted the Ottoman Empire’s final advance into Europe. Led by Grand Vizier Kara Mustafa Pasha, an Ottoman army of more than 150,000 men surrounded Vienna, defended by only 15,000 under Count Ernst Rüdiger von Starhemberg. For two months, the city endured constant bombardment and starvation, desperately holding out for reinforcements. Salvation came in the form of King Jan III

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Lepanto – Clash for the Mediterranean

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2025/10/20

Episode 9 of Turning Points: History’s Greatest Battles explores the Battle of Lepanto (1571), one of the largest naval battles in history and the final great clash of oar-powered warships. The battle was fought between the expanding Ottoman Empire, led by Admiral Ali Pasha, and the Holy League, a temporary alliance of Christian powers commanded by Don John of Austria. Despite political divisions, Europe united to halt Ottoman control of the Mediterranean. In the Gulf of Patras, the two massive

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4:43

Agincourt – Arrows Against Armor

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2025/10/16

Episode 8 of Turning Points: History’s Greatest Battles covers the Battle of Agincourt (1415), a stunning English victory during the Hundred Years’ War. King Henry V, leading a small, exhausted force of around 6,000 men, faced a vastly larger French army — possibly three to five times his size. The French nobles, confident in their heavy cavalry and armor, underestimated the English longbowmen and the muddy, narrow terrain. When the battle began, English archers unleashed waves of arrows that

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4:51

Hastings – The Norman Conquest of England

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2025/10/10

Episode 7 of Turning Points: History’s Greatest Battles recounts the Battle of Hastings (1066), where William, Duke of Normandy, defeated King Harold Godwinson of England. After Harold had just repelled a Viking invasion in the north, he rushed south to face William’s invading Norman army. Harold’s troops formed a strong shield wall atop Senlac Hill, initially repelling Norman attacks. However, the tide turned when sections of Harold’s men broke formation to chase what appeared to be a Norman

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5:32

Zama – Rome’s Revenge Against Carthage

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2025/10/06

Battle of Zama (202 BCE), the climactic encounter that ended the Second Punic War. After years of devastating victories in Italy, Hannibal Barca was recalled to defend Carthage against the rising Roman commander Publius Cornelius Scipio. On the plains of North Africa, Hannibal deployed elephants and a mixed army of mercenaries, allies, and veterans, while Scipio commanded disciplined Roman legions supported by Numidian cavalry. Scipio’s clever tactics neutralized the elephants, held against

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5:03

Cannae – Hannibal’s Tactical Masterpiece

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2025/10/02

Episode 5 of Turning Points: History’s Greatest Battles tells the story of the Battle of Cannae (216 BCE) during the Second Punic War. Hannibal Barca, outnumbered by a massive Roman army, executed one of the most brilliant battlefield maneuvers ever recorded. Using a curved formation and strategic retreat at the center, he drew the Romans in, then encircled them with his elite infantry and cavalry. The result was catastrophic for Rome — as many as 50,000 soldiers were killed in a single day,

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5:16

Gaugamela – Alexander’s Triumph Over Persia

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2025/09/28

Episode 4 of Turning Points: History’s Greatest Battles recounts the Battle of Gaugamela (331 BCE), where Alexander the Great faced the Persian king Darius III in one of antiquity’s most decisive clashes. Vastly outnumbered, Alexander’s 40,000 men confronted a Persian army possibly five times their size on the plains near Gaugamela. Using brilliant strategy, Alexander lured Persian cavalry away from the center, then led a daring charge straight at Darius himself. When the Persian king fled the

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4:56

Salamis – Naval Brilliance Saves Greece

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2025/09/24

Episode 3 of Turning Points: History’s Greatest Battles focuses on the Battle of Salamis (480 BCE), a decisive naval encounter in the Persian Wars. After the fall of Thermopylae and the burning of Athens, the Greek city-states faced destruction. Themistocles, the Athenian commander, lured the larger Persian fleet under Xerxes I into the narrow straits of Salamis with a clever deception. There, the Greek triremes, agile and well-coordinated, smashed into the overcrowded Persian ships, turning their

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Thermopylae – 300 Spartans Against an Empire

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2025/09/19

Episode 2 of Turning Points: History’s Greatest Battles tells the story of the Battle of Thermopylae (480 BCE), where a small Greek force led by King Leonidas of Sparta confronted the massive Persian invasion under King Xerxes I. Around 7,000 Greeks held the narrow mountain pass against overwhelming numbers, with the legendary 300 Spartans forming the core of the defense. For two days, the Greeks repelled wave after wave of Persian attacks, but a betrayal revealed a hidden path that allowed the

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The Battle of Marathon – The Birth of Western Resistance

Turning Points: History’s Greatest Battles ·

2025/09/17

Episode 1 of Turning Points: History’s Greatest Battles explores the Battle of Marathon (490 BCE), where a small Greek force of about 10,000 Athenians and allies defeated a much larger Persian army. The Persians, led by King Darius I, sought to punish Athens for supporting a revolt, but the Athenians under General Miltiades used daring tactics: thinning their center, strengthening their wings, and charging across the plain to overwhelm the Persians. The victory was stunning — over 6,000 Persians

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