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Turning Points: History’s Greatest Battles

Turning Points: History’s Greatest Battles

著者： Kieran Baxter
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 "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 of the world."Copyright Kieran Baxter 世界
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  • Vienna – The Siege that Stopped the Ottomans

    Vienna – The Siege that Stopped the Ottomans
    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 Sobieski of Poland, who led a coalition of Polish, Austrian, and German troops. On September 12, 1683, Sobieski’s forces descended from the hills above Vienna, launching a coordinated assault that culminated in one of the largest cavalry charges in history. The Polish Winged Hussars, nearly 20,000 strong, smashed into the Ottoman lines, routing the invaders and ending the siege. The victory at Vienna saved Europe from Ottoman conquest and marked the beginning of the empire’s long decline. It also symbolized the power of unity, strategy, and faith in the face of overwhelming odds — a true turning point in the history of the continent.
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    6 分
  • Agincourt – Arrows Against Armor

    Agincourt – Arrows Against Armor
    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 disrupted and panicked the French cavalry. The wet, constricted battlefield caused the French troops to become tightly packed and immobilized, turning their superior numbers into a disadvantage. Henry’s disciplined infantry then moved in, cutting down knights who were stuck in the mud or crushed under their own forces. By the end, thousands of French nobles lay dead, while English losses were minimal. Agincourt became a legendary example of strategy and discipline overcoming arrogance and numbers, securing Henry V’s place in history and solidifying the longbow’s reputation as a decisive weapon of war. #Tags:
    #TurningPointsPodcast #BattleOfAgincourt #HundredYearsWar #HenryV #Longbowmen #MedievalWarfare #FrenchvsEnglish #MilitaryStrategy #AgainstAllOdds #GreatBattles
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    5 分
  • Hastings – The Norman Conquest of England

    Hastings – The Norman Conquest of England
    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 retreat — possibly a feigned maneuver. William seized the opportunity, counterattacked with cavalry, and gradually broke the shield wall. King Harold was killed in the fighting, leading to a complete Norman victory. The Battle of Hastings was not just a military conquest but a cultural transformation. William became King of England, introducing Norman rule, feudalism, new architecture, and the fusion of Anglo-Saxon and French language that laid the foundations of modern English. #Tags:
    #TurningPointsPodcast #BattleOfHastings #NormanConquest #WilliamTheConqueror #HaroldGodwinson #MedievalHistory #1066 #GreatBattles #MilitaryStrategy #HistoryOfEngland
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    5 分
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