Decisive Battles
Decisive Battles was a television show on the History Channel that depicted historic battles. It ran for thirteen episodes in mid-2004. The show used the game engine from Rome: Total War to present 3-D versions of the battles. The show was hosted by Matthew Settle, who usually traveled to the sites of the battle. Reruns of the show air on the History International channel and the Military History channel.
Cast: Matthew Settle
Season 1
13 episodes
- 1. CannaeNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCC30minJul 23, 2004
- 2. GaugamelaReturn to the scene of one of Alexander the Great's most decisive battles, where he wrested control of the Persian Empire from Darius III.TV-GCC30minJul 30, 2004
- 3. MarathonMarathon, Greece, September 490 BC. King Darius leads his Persian army in an attack on Greece.TV-GCC30minAug 6, 2004
- 4. ThermopylaeUsing cutting-edge computer gaming technology, we recreate conflicts that shaped the ancient world and witness great battles like never before. Hosted on location by Matthew Settle (Band of Brothers), we return to Thermopylae in 480 BC.TV-GCC30minAug 13, 2004
- 5. SpartacusSpartacus is one of the Ancient World's most famous figures. A Thracian soldier, Spartacus was captured by Romans and sold as a slave for training as a gladiator.TV-GCC30minAug 20, 2004
- 6. Attila the HunChalons, 451 AD. What made this battle so compelling? Attila the Hun, the terrifying menace who had his eyes set on what was left of the Western Roman Empire.TV-GCC30minAug 27, 2004
- 7. Crassus: Rich Man, Poor ManAlthough he may have been the richest man in Rome, Crassus was the political poor relation in the First Triumvirate. He needed military laurels to raise him up.TV-GCC30minSep 3, 2004
- 8. The Gothic Invasion of RomeThe Battle of Adrianople in 378 A.D., in which the invading Goths defeated Roman forces, is recalled.TV-GCC30minSep 10, 2004
- 9. Hail Caesar!No synopsis available yet.TV-GCC30minSep 24, 2004
- 10. Birth of the Roman EmpireNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCC30minOct 1, 2004
- 11. Boudicca: Warrior QueenThe 60 A.D. Iceni Rebellion against Rome, led by Celtic queen Boudicca, is recalled.TV-GCC30minOct 8, 2004
- 12. Ramses IIThe Battle of Kadesh (circa 1300 B.C.) between Egypt and the Hittites is recalled.TV-GCC30minOct 15, 2004
- 13. Herman the GermanNo synopsis available yet.TV-GCC30minOct 22, 2004
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Decisive Battles
Decisive Battles was a television show on the History Channel that depicted historic battles. It ran for thirteen episodes in mid-2004. The show used the game engine from Rome: Total War to present 3-D versions of the battles. The show was hosted by Matthew Settle, who usually traveled to the sites of the battle. Reruns of the show air on the History International channel and the Military History channel.
Creators and cast
- Cast
- Matthew Settle
- Studio
- David Paradine Television, History
Maturity rating
TV-GCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
