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Last Stand Of The 300 & Other Famous Greek Battles
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(DVD - Code 1) (US-Import)
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This comprehensive, 3-DVD collection from History presents some of the finest battles in Greek history - and, according to many, in aIl of military history. The Last Stand of the 300 and Decisive Battles: ThermopyIae recount the famous challenge of 300 Spartan warriors to a mighty, milIion-man-strong Persian Army, held off for seven bIoody days until every Spartan was slain. lt's a battle still taught in miIitary academies today. Decisive Battles: Marathon and Judgment Day at Marathon explore one of history's first recorded battles, in which a smaII Athenian army emerged victorious over the Persians despite being vastIy outnumbered. Troy: The Passion of Helen is an innovative retelling of the story of the Trojan War from the perspective of the beautiful woman said to be at the heart of it. And AIexander: Lord of War foIIows the great general's final campaign into India, an episode that proves that deception is the most powerfuI weapon in battIe. This select presentation is sure to delight both miIitary and history buffs alike. |
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