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The Battle of the Somme Explained
A concise overview of the Battle of the Somme, one of the deadliest battles in human history and a defining event of World War I.
Battle of the Metaurus: Rome's Decisive Win
Discover the pivotal Battle of the Metaurus in 207 BC, where Rome decisively crushed Carthaginian reinforcements, altering the Second Punic War.
Battle of the Bulge: Hitler's Last Gamble
An overview of the Battle of the Bulge, Germany's last major offensive on the Western Front, and its decisive impact on the outcome of World War II.
Battle of Stalingrad: WWII's Turning Point
A look at the Battle of Stalingrad, the brutal WWII engagement that stopped the German advance and became the war's most critical turning point.
Battle of Saratoga: The War's Turning Point
Discover why the American victory at the Battle of Saratoga in 1777 is considered the crucial turning point of the Revolutionary War.
The Battle of Salamis Explained
A summary of the pivotal naval battle in 480 BCE where an outnumbered Greek fleet decisively defeated the Persians, changing the course of history.
The Battle of Poltava: A Turning Point in History
Discover the Battle of Poltava (1709), the decisive clash that ended Sweden's empire and marked the dramatic rise of Russia as a major European power.
Battle of Plataea: The Fight for Ancient Greece
The decisive final land battle of the second Persian invasion of Greece, where allied Greek city-states secured their independence.
The Battle That Reshaped Ancient China
Discover the Battle of Muye, the pivotal conflict that ended the Shang Dynasty and established the Zhou, shaping Chinese history for centuries.
Battle of Midway: The Pacific War's Turning Point
An explainer on the Battle of Midway, the crucial 1942 naval engagement that became the turning point of the war in the Pacific.