Glorious Ancient Battles.

Battles have been an integral part of human history for millennia. Shaping the future of the world, the most significant battles have spread culture, civilization, and religions. They have witnessed countless fallen heroes, glorious victories, and bloody defeats. Battles have seen incredible stories of honour and courage as well as horror and betrayal.

Give a read to these Battles in History.

Battle of Thermopylae. (480BC)

Just ten years after they lost the Battle of Marathon, the Persians made another attempt to conquer Athens.The Greeks, led by their heroic king Leonidas, put up a stunning fight and managed to beat the Persians again. With just about 7,000 warriors, the Greeks went to this battle as one of the greatest underdogs in the history, and their patriotic army succeeded in defending their soil.

Battle of Gaugamela (331 BC)

Also known as the Battle of Arbela, the Battle of Gaugamela was the final meeting betweenAlexander the Greatof Macedon and King Darius III of Persia near the ancient town Gaugamela. Even though heavily outnumbered, Alexander emerged victorious due to his army’s superior tactics and his deft employment of light infantry. After this glorious victory, Alexander became the king of all Asia.

Battle of Red Cliffs (208 A.D)

The Han dynasty ruled China for around four centuries, dividing the kingdom into its Western and Eastern Period. A decisive battle took place in 208 A.D between the two southern warlords, Liu Bei and Sun Quan, and Cao Cao, who had control over the northern part of China.

Battle of Vienna (1683)

Fought on 12 September 1683 at the Kahlenberg Mountain near Vienna, the Battle of Vienna was one of the largest and most important battles in European history. Following a two-month siege of Vienna by the Ottomans, this battle was fought between a coalition of the Habsburg Monarchy, the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, and the Holy Roman Empire against the Ottomans (Turks) and their vassal and tributary states. After a tough fight, the allied European forces managed to beat the Ottoman army.

Battle of Waterloo (1815)

Fought on 18 June 1815, near Waterloo in modern Belgium, the Battle of Waterloo was the last and decisive engagement of Napoleon’s campaign to establish a European Empire under his military rule. In June 1815, Napoleon invaded Belgium, hoping to capture Brussels, but his troops were confronted by the English army. Eventually, Napoleon was defeated and exiled to the island of St. Helena and peace was established throughout Europe.

Battle of Changping (262 BC- 260 BC)

The Battle of Changping took place during the Warring States period in China between the State of Qin and Sate of Zhao. Qin won the decisive victory. Qin attempted to invade Zhao in 262 BC but was forced back.