20th Century Battlefields

Join hosts Peter and Dan Snow for an unprecedented look at the decisive conflicts of the 20th century. This new landmark series reveals the intricacies of these crucial battles -- the strategies, the weapons, the tactics and their impact. Unique CGI brings to life the vast landscapes of modern warfare and an extraordinary overview of the major actions, while the dramatized testimony of ordinary soldiers brings the experience of combat into sharp relief.

Decisive Battles of the Ancient World

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, this documentary 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. Decisive Battles of the Ancient World offers the ultimate survey of the colossal conflicts that determined the fate of the Western world.