Battles BC

Hannibal's merciless attacks on Roman soil deal a near fatal blow to the future Empire. Sworn to a blood oath, Hannibal of Carthage does the unthinkable, marching 40 war elephants and an army over the Alps to gain the element of surprise.

With a single slingshot to the head, young David defeated the giant Goliath. But behind this famous tale lies a world of treachery, intrigue and political ambition.

Relive the epic battle which saw Caesar's Roman forces use audacious tactics to overcome a Gallic army that outnumbered them five to one.

Relive the first battle in the conquest of the Promised Land, where a defector in Jericho helped the Israelites infiltrate the city, destroying it from the inside.

In a manoeuvre of strategic brilliance, Moses leads his people out of Egypt and lures the Egyptian army to a watery grave.

The great general leads his huge empire to India. Facing a challenging campaign in tough conditions, Alexander's plan requires tactical brilliance.

Discover how cornered Egyptian soldiers miraculously escaped the Hittites in one of the greatest armed battles of the ancient world.

Discover how, after years of rivalry, a small Greek army defeated the Persians through sheer mettle and a brilliant defensive strategy.